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spur vs encourage

encourage vs spur

spur is a noun but encourage is not a noun.

spur and encourage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spur Yes No Yes No
encourage No No Yes No
As verbs, encourage is a hypernym of spur; that is, encourage is a word with a broader meaning than spur:
  • spur: give heart or courage to
  • encourage: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
As verbs, encourage is a hypernym of spur; that is, encourage is a word with a broader meaning than spur:
  • spur: incite or stimulate
  • encourage: contribute to the progress or growth of
Other hypernyms of spur include advance, boost, further, promote.
spur (noun) encourage (noun)
a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
a railway line connected to a trunk line
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
any sharply pointed projection
spur (verb) encourage (verb)
goad with spurs spur on
equip with spurs inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
strike with a spur contribute to the progress or growth of
give heart or courage to
incite or stimulate
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