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second-guess vs promise

promise vs second-guess

second-guess is not a noun while promise is a noun.

second-guess and promise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
second-guess No No Yes No
promise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, promise is a hypernym of second-guess; that is, promise is a word with a broader meaning than second-guess:
  • second-guess: attempt to anticipate or predict
  • promise: make a prediction about; tell in advance
Other hypernyms of second-guess include anticipate, call, forebode, foretell, predict, prognosticate.
second-guess (noun) promise (noun)
grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
second-guess (verb) promise (verb)
evaluate or criticize with hindsight make a promise or commitment
attempt to anticipate or predict promise to undertake or give
make a prediction about; tell in advance
give grounds for expectations
Difference between second-guess and promise

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