alveolar vs dental

alveolar and dental both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
alveolar	Yes	Yes	No	No
dental	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, alveolar and dental are synonyms defined as:

alveolar and dental: a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge

Other synonyms of alveolar include alveolar consonant, dental consonant.

alveolar (noun)	dental (noun)
a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge	a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge

alveolar (adjective)	dental (adjective)
pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs	of or relating to the teeth
pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw	of or relating to dentistry