alloy vs metal

alloy and metal both are nouns.

alloy is not an adjective while metal is an adjective.

alloy and metal both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
alloy	Yes	No	Yes	No
metal	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, alloy and metal are synonyms defined as:

alloy and metal: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

alloy (noun)	metal (noun)
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something	any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten	a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

alloy (adjective)	metal (adjective)
	containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

alloy (verb)	metal (verb)
lower in value by increasing the base-metal content	cover with metal
make an alloy of

Difference between alloy and metal

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