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underling vs cog

cog vs underling

underling and cog both are nouns.

underling is not a verb while cog is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
underling Yes No No No
cog Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cog is a hyponym of underling; that is, cog is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than underling:
  • underling: an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  • cog: a subordinate who performs an important but routine function
Other hyponyms of underling include associate, bottom dog, man, second banana, second fiddle.
underling (noun) cog (noun)
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another tooth on the rim of gear wheel
a subordinate who performs an important but routine function
underling (verb) cog (verb)
join pieces of wood with cogs
roll steel ingots
Difference between underling and cog

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