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slake vs slack

slack vs slake

slake is not a noun while slack is a noun.

slake is not an adjective while slack is an adjective.

slake and slack both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slake No No Yes No
slack Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, slake and slack are synonyms defined as:
  • slake and slack: make less active or intense
Other synonyms of slake include abate.
As verbs, slake and slack are synonyms defined as:
  • slake and slack: cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
slake (noun) slack (noun)
a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
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
slake (adjective) slack (adjective)
not tense or taut
lacking in rigor or strictness
flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide
slake (verb) slack (verb)
make less active or intense release tension on
cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water make less active or fast
satisfy (thirst) make less active or intense
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 slake and slack

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