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wreck vs capsizing

capsizing vs wreck

wreck and capsizing both are nouns.

wreck is a verb but capsizing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wreck Yes No Yes No
capsizing Yes No No No
As nouns, capsizing is a hyponym of wreck; that is, capsizing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wreck:
  • wreck: an accident that destroys a ship at sea
  • capsizing: (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water
wreck (noun) capsizing (noun)
a ship that has been destroyed at sea (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water
a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles)
an accident that destroys a ship at sea
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
wreck (verb) capsizing (verb)
smash or break forcefully
Difference between wreck and capsizing

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