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strive vs assay

assay vs strive

strive is not a noun while assay is a noun.

strive and assay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strive No No Yes No
assay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, assay is a hypernym of strive; that is, assay is a word with a broader meaning than strive:
  • strive: attempt by employing effort
  • assay: make an effort or attempt
Other hypernyms of strive include attempt, essay, seek, try.
strive (noun) assay (noun)
a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
an appraisal of the state of affairs
a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
strive (verb) assay (verb)
to exert much effort or energy analyze (chemical substances)
attempt by employing effort make an effort or attempt
Difference between strive and assay

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