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wink vs twinkle

twinkle vs wink

wink and twinkle both are nouns.

wink and twinkle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wink Yes No Yes No
twinkle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wink and twinkle are synonyms defined as:
  • wink and twinkle: gleam or glow intermittently
Other synonyms of wink include blink, flash, winkle.
wink (noun) twinkle (noun)
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
closing one eye quickly as a signal a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
wink (verb) twinkle (verb)
briefly shut the eyes gleam or glow intermittently
keep back by blinking emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
signal by winking
gleam or glow intermittently
Difference between wink and twinkle

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