Difference between Gloat and Crow

What is the difference between Gloat and Crow?

Gloat as a verb is to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune. while Crow as a verb is to make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in joy, gaiety, or defiance.

Gloat

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act or instance of gloating.

Crow

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.A bar of iron with a beak, crook, or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar.The cry of the rooster.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in joy, gaiety, or defiance.To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.To utter a sound expressive of joy or pleasure.

Example sentence: We were all on this ship in the sixties, our generation, a ship going to discover the New World. And the Beatles were in the crow's nest of that ship.

We hope you now know whether to use Gloat or Crow in your sentence.

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