somersault vs flip

flip vs somersault

somersault and flip both are nouns.

somersault is not an adjective while flip is an adjective.

somersault and flip both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
somersault	Yes	No	Yes	No
flip	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, somersault and flip are synonyms defined as:

somersault and flip: an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

Other synonyms of somersault include somersaulting, somerset, summersault, summerset.

somersault (noun)	flip (noun)
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return	(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
	the act of flipping a coin
	a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
	an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
	a sudden, quick movement
	hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

somersault (adjective)	flip (adjective)
	marked by casual disrespect

somersault (verb)	flip (verb)
do a somersault	reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
	go mad, go crazy
	react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
	throw or toss with a light motion
	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
	turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
	move with a flick or light motion
	lightly throw to see which side comes up
	cause to move with a flick
	toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
	look through a book or other written material

Difference between somersault and flip

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