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apparel vs clothing

clothing vs apparel

apparel and clothing both are nouns.

apparel is a verb but clothing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apparel Yes No Yes No
clothing Yes No No No
As nouns, clothing is a hypernym of apparel; that is, clothing is a word with a broader meaning than apparel:
  • apparel: clothing in general
  • clothing: a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
Other hypernyms of apparel include article of clothing, habiliment, vesture, wear, wearable.
apparel (noun) clothing (noun)
clothing in general a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
apparel (verb) clothing (verb)
provide with clothes or put clothes on
Difference between apparel and clothing

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