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speak vs falter

falter vs speak

speak is not a noun while falter is a noun.

speak and falter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
speak No No Yes No
falter Yes No Yes No
As verbs, falter is a hyponym of speak; that is, falter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than speak:
  • speak: express in speech
  • falter: speak haltingly
speak (noun) falter (noun)
the act of pausing uncertainly
speak (verb) falter (verb)
express in speech speak haltingly
exchange thoughts; talk with walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly
use language move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
give a speech to be unsure or weak
make a characteristic or natural sound
Difference between speak and falter

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