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slap on vs apply

apply vs slap on

slap on and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slap on No No Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of slap on; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than slap on:
  • slap on: apply carelessly
  • apply: coat, cover or smear a surface with
Other hypernyms of slap on include put on.
slap on (verb) apply (verb)
apply carelessly ask (for something)
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
coat, cover or smear a surface with
give or convey physically
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis
Difference between slap on and apply

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