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tally vs put down

put down vs tally

tally is a noun but put down is not a noun.

tally and put down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tally Yes No Yes No
put down No No Yes No
As verbs, put down is a hypernym of tally; that is, put down is a word with a broader meaning than tally:
  • tally: keep score, as in games
  • put down: make a record of; set down in permanent form
Other hypernyms of tally include enter, record.
tally (noun) put down (noun)
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
a bill for an amount due
tally (verb) put down (verb)
determine the sum of put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
keep score, as in games make a record of; set down in permanent form
gain points in a game put in a horizontal position
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
put (an animal) to death
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
cause to come to the ground
Difference between tally and put down

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