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transpire vs ooze

ooze vs transpire

transpire is not a noun while ooze is a noun.

transpire and ooze both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
transpire No No Yes No
ooze Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ooze is a hypernym of transpire; that is, ooze is a word with a broader meaning than transpire:
  • transpire: give off (water) through the skin
  • ooze: release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities
Other hypernyms of transpire include exudate, exude, ooze out, transude.
transpire (noun) ooze (noun)
the process of seeping
any thick, viscous matter
transpire (verb) ooze (verb)
give off (water) through the skin release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities
come to light; become known pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
exude water vapor
come about, happen, or occur
pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
Difference between transpire and ooze

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