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surrogate vs agent

agent vs surrogate

surrogate and agent both are nouns.

surrogate is an adjective but agent is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
surrogate Yes Yes No No
agent Yes No No No
As nouns, agent is a hypernym of surrogate; that is, agent is a word with a broader meaning than surrogate:
  • surrogate: a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
  • agent: a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
surrogate (noun) agent (noun)
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
someone who takes the place of another person an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau
a substance that exerts some force or effect
surrogate (adjective) agent (adjective)
providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
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