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square vs multiply

multiply vs square

square is a noun but multiply is not a noun.

square is an adjective but multiply is not an adjective.

square and multiply both are verbs.

square and multiply both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
square Yes Yes Yes Yes
multiply No No Yes Yes
As verbs, multiply is a hypernym of square; that is, multiply is a word with a broader meaning than square:
  • square: raise to the second power
  • multiply: combine by multiplication
square (noun) multiply (noun)
a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles
an open area at the meeting of two or more streets
a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
the product of two equal terms
(geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
something approximating the shape of a square
square (adjective) multiply (adjective)
having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle
characterized by honesty and fairness
rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
without evasion or compromise
leaving no balance
providing abundant nourishment
square (verb) multiply (verb)
make square have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
raise to the second power have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
turn the oar, while rowing combine or increase by multiplication
turn the paddle; in canoeing make multiple copies of
position so as to be square combine by multiplication
pay someone and settle a debt
be compatible with
cause to match, as of ideas or acts
square (adverb) multiply (adverb)
in a straight direct way in several ways; in a multiple manner
firmly and solidly
in a square shape
Difference between square and multiply

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