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Norway rat vs rat

rat vs Norway rat

Norway rat and rat both are nouns.

Norway rat is not a verb while rat is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
Norway rat Yes No No No
rat Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rat is a hypernym of Norway rat; that is, rat is a word with a broader meaning than Norway rat:
  • Norway rat: common domestic rat; serious pest worldwide
  • rat: any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
Norway rat (noun) rat (noun)
common domestic rat; serious pest worldwide any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority
Norway rat (verb) rat (verb)
give away information about somebody
catch rats, especially with dogs
give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
take the place of work of someone on strike
employ scabs or strike breakers in
Difference between Norway rat and rat

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