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shock vs cumulus

cumulus vs shock

shock and cumulus both are nouns.

shock is not an adjective while cumulus is an adjective.

shock is a verb but cumulus is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shock Yes No Yes No
cumulus Yes Yes No No
As nouns, cumulus is a hypernym of shock; that is, cumulus is a word with a broader meaning than shock:
  • shock: a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
  • cumulus: a collection of objects laid on top of each other
Other hypernyms of shock include agglomerate, cumulation, heap, mound, pile.
shock (noun) cumulus (noun)
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body a collection of objects laid on top of each other
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat a globular cloud
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
a sudden jarring impact
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
a bushy thick mass (especially hair)
(pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor
shock (adjective) cumulus (adjective)
of or related to cumulous clouds
shock (verb) cumulus (verb)
inflict a trauma upon
subject to electrical shocks
collect or gather into shocks
collide violently
strike with horror or terror
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
strike with disgust or revulsion
Difference between shock and cumulus

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