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worst vs shell

shell vs worst

worst and shell both are nouns.

worst is an adjective but shell is not an adjective.

worst and shell both are verbs.

worst is an adverb but shell is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
worst Yes Yes Yes Yes
shell Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shell is a hypernym of worst; that is, shell is a word with a broader meaning than worst:
  • worst: defeat thoroughly
  • shell: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Other hypernyms of worst include beat, beat out, crush, trounce, vanquish.
worst (noun) shell (noun)
the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
the least favorable outcome ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
the housing or outer covering of something
a very light narrow racing boat
a rigid covering that envelops an object
the exterior covering of a bird's egg
the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
worst (adjective) shell (adjective)
(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition
worst (verb) shell (verb)
defeat thoroughly remove from its shell or outer covering
remove the husks from
use explosives on
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
hit the pitches of hard and regularly
look for and collect shells by the seashore
fall out of the pod or husk
create by using explosives
worst (adverb) shell (adverb)
to the highest degree of inferiority or badness
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