WordCmp.com

tug vs contend

contend vs tug

tug is a noun but contend is not a noun.

tug and contend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tug Yes No Yes No
contend No No Yes No
As verbs, contend is a hypernym of tug; that is, contend is a word with a broader meaning than tug:
  • tug: struggle in opposition
  • contend: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Other hypernyms of tug include fight, struggle.
tug (noun) contend (noun)
a sudden abrupt pull
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
tug (verb) contend (verb)
struggle in opposition to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
pull hard have an argument about something
pull or strain hard at maintain or assert
move by pulling hard compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
carry with difficulty be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
tow (a vessel) with a tug succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
strive and make an effort to reach a goal
Difference between tug and contend

Words related to "tug"

Words related to "contend"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.