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squat vs weight-lift

weight-lift vs squat

squat is a noun but weight-lift is not a noun.

squat is an adjective but weight-lift is not an adjective.

squat and weight-lift both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squat Yes Yes Yes No
weight-lift No No Yes No
As verbs, weight-lift is a hypernym of squat; that is, weight-lift is a word with a broader meaning than squat:
  • squat: to perform the squat weightlifting exercise
  • weight-lift: lift weights
Other hypernyms of squat include press, weightlift.
squat (noun) weight-lift (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) weight-lift (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) weight-lift (verb)
to perform the squat weightlifting exercise lift weights
sit on one's heels
occupy (a dwelling) illegally
be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide
Difference between squat and weight-lift

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