slack vs hydrate

hydrate vs slack

slack and hydrate both are nouns.

slack is an adjective but hydrate is not an adjective.

slack and hydrate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
slack	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
hydrate	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hydrate is a hypernym of slack; that is, hydrate is a word with a broader meaning than slack:

slack: cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
hydrate: cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to

slack (noun)	hydrate (noun)
a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely	any compound that contains water of crystallization
the quality of being loose (not taut)
a stretch of water without current or movement
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

slack (adjective)	hydrate (adjective)
not tense or taut
lacking in rigor or strictness
flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

slack (verb)	hydrate (verb)
release tension on	cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to
make less active or fast	become hydrated and combine with water
make less active or intense	supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance
become slow or slower
cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
become less in amount or intensity
be inattentive to, or neglect
avoid responsibilities and work, be idle

Difference between slack and hydrate

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