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shell vs worst

worst vs shell

shell and worst both are nouns.

shell is not an adjective while worst is an adjective.

shell and worst both are verbs.

shell is not an adverb while worst is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shell Yes No Yes No
worst Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, worst is a hyponym of shell; that is, worst is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shell:
  • shell: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
  • worst: defeat thoroughly
Other hyponyms of shell include outpoint, outscore, walk over, eliminate, mop up, pip, rack up, whip, whomp, get the best, have the best, overcome, rout, spread-eagle, spreadeagle, get the jump, cheat, chicane, chouse, jockey, screw, shaft, exceed, outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surmount, surpass, get over, master, overcome, subdue, surmount, best, outdo, outflank, scoop, trump, outfight, overmaster, overpower, overwhelm, checkmate, mate, immobilise, immobilize, outplay, bat, clobber, cream, drub, lick, thrash.
shell (noun) worst (noun)
the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of
hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun the least favorable outcome
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
the housing or outer covering of something
a very light narrow racing boat
a rigid covering that envelops an object
the exterior covering of a bird's egg
the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
shell (adjective) worst (adjective)
(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition
shell (verb) worst (verb)
remove from its shell or outer covering defeat thoroughly
remove the husks from
use explosives on
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
hit the pitches of hard and regularly
look for and collect shells by the seashore
fall out of the pod or husk
create by using explosives
shell (adverb) worst (adverb)
to the highest degree of inferiority or badness
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