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tailgate vs gate

gate vs tailgate

tailgate and gate both are nouns.

tailgate and gate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tailgate Yes No Yes No
gate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gate is a hypernym of tailgate; that is, gate is a word with a broader meaning than tailgate:
  • tailgate: a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
  • gate: a movable barrier in a fence or wall
tailgate (noun) gate (noun)
a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading a movable barrier in a fence or wall
a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs
passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark
total admission receipts at a sports event
tailgate (verb) gate (verb)
follow at a dangerously close distance restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment
control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate
supply with a gate
Difference between tailgate and gate

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