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sheathe vs immerse

immerse vs sheathe

sheathe and immerse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sheathe No No Yes No
immerse No No Yes No
As verbs, immerse is a hypernym of sheathe; that is, immerse is a word with a broader meaning than sheathe:
  • sheathe: plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
  • immerse: thrust or throw into
Other hypernyms of sheathe include plunge.
sheathe (verb) immerse (verb)
enclose with a sheath devote (oneself) fully to
cover with a protective sheathing cause to be immersed
plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh thrust or throw into
enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
Difference between sheathe and immerse

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