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Teethe vs Teether - What's the difference?

teethe | teether |

As a verb teethe

is to grow teeth.

As a noun teether is

a device given to infants to help soothe inflamed gums during teething, often filled with a fluid or gel that can be frozen or refrigerated.

teethe

English

Verb

(teeth)
  • To grow teeth.
    • Babies typically start teething at about six months.
  • To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.
    • She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.

    Derived terms

    * teething ring

    teether

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A device given to infants to help soothe inflamed gums during teething, often filled with a fluid or gel that can be frozen or refrigerated.

    • Synonyms

    * teething ring