worst vs attempt

attempt vs worst

worst and attempt both are nouns.

worst is an adjective but attempt is not an adjective.

worst and attempt both are verbs.

worst is an adverb but attempt is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
worst	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, attempt is a hypernym of worst; that is, attempt is a word with a broader meaning than worst:

worst: the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of
attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Other hypernyms of worst include effort, endeavor, endeavour, try.

worst (noun)	attempt (noun)
the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of	earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable	the act of attacking
the least favorable outcome

worst (adjective)	attempt (adjective)
(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition

worst (verb)	attempt (verb)
defeat thoroughly	enter upon an activity or enterprise
	make an effort or attempt

worst (adverb)	attempt (adverb)
to the highest degree of inferiority or badness

Difference between worst and attempt

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