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zeal vs fervor

fervor vs zeal

zeal and fervor both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
zeal Yes No No No
fervor Yes No No No
As nouns, fervor is a hypernym of zeal; that is, fervor is a word with a broader meaning than zeal:
  • zeal: excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
  • fervor: feelings of great warmth and intensity
Other hypernyms of zeal include ardor, ardour, fervency, fervidness, fervour, fire.
zeal (noun) fervor (noun)
prompt willingness feelings of great warmth and intensity
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
Difference between zeal and fervor

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