sob vs weep
weep vs sobsob is a noun but weep is not a noun.
sob and weep both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sob | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| weep | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
weep is a hypernym of
sob; that is, weep is a
word with a broader meaning than sob:
- sob: weep convulsively
- weep: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
Other hypernyms of sob include
cry.
| sob (noun) | weep (noun) |
|---|---|
| convulsive gasp made while weeping |
| sob (verb) | weep (verb) |
|---|---|
| weep convulsively | shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain |
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