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tally vs underpin

underpin vs tally

tally is a noun but underpin is not a noun.

tally and underpin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tally Yes No Yes No
underpin No No Yes No
As verbs, underpin is a hyponym of tally; that is, underpin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tally:
  • tally: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  • underpin: support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
tally (noun) underpin (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) underpin (verb)
determine the sum of support from beneath
keep score, as in games support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
gain points in a game
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between tally and underpin

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