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wrap vs engulf

engulf vs wrap

wrap is a noun but engulf is not a noun.

wrap and engulf both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wrap Yes No Yes No
engulf No No Yes No
As verbs, engulf is a hyponym of wrap; that is, engulf is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wrap:
  • wrap: enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
  • engulf: flow over or cover completely
wrap (noun) engulf (noun)
cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla
wrap (verb) engulf (verb)
arrange or fold as a cover or protection devote (oneself) fully to
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering flow over or cover completely
arrange or coil around
crash into so as to coil around
Difference between wrap and engulf

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