squat vs occupy

occupy vs squat

squat is a noun but occupy is not a noun.

squat is an adjective but occupy is not an adjective.

squat and occupy both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
squat	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
occupy	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, occupy is a hypernym of squat; that is, occupy is a word with a broader meaning than squat:

squat: occupy (a dwelling) illegally
occupy: live (in a certain place)

Other hypernyms of squat include lodge in, reside.

squat (noun)	occupy (noun)
the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
a small worthless amount

squat (adjective)	occupy (adjective)
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

squat (verb)	occupy (verb)
to perform the squat weightlifting exercise	consume all of one's attention or time
sit on one's heels	march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
occupy (a dwelling) illegally	require (time or space)
be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide	keep busy with
	assume, as of positions or roles
	live (in a certain place)
	occupy the whole of
	be on the mind of

Difference between squat and occupy

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