sleuth vs supervise
supervise vs sleuthsleuth is a noun but supervise is not a noun.
sleuth and supervise both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sleuth | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| supervise | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
supervise is a hypernym of
sleuth; that is, supervise is a
word with a broader meaning than sleuth:
- sleuth: watch, observe, or inquire secretly
- supervise: keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
Other hypernyms of sleuth include
monitor.
| sleuth (noun) | supervise (noun) |
|---|---|
| a detective who follows a trail |
| sleuth (verb) | supervise (verb) |
|---|---|
| watch, observe, or inquire secretly | keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance |
| watch and direct |
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