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whine vs locomote

locomote vs whine

whine is a noun but locomote is not a noun.

whine and locomote both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whine Yes No Yes No
locomote No No Yes No
As verbs, locomote is a hypernym of whine; that is, locomote is a word with a broader meaning than whine:
  • whine: move with a whining sound
  • locomote: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Other hypernyms of whine include go, move, travel.
whine (noun) locomote (noun)
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
whine (verb) locomote (verb)
complain whiningly change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
talk in a tearful manner
move with a whining sound
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
Difference between whine and locomote

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