applique vs sewing
sewing vs appliqueapplique and sewing both are nouns.
applique is a verb but sewing is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| applique | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| sewing | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
sewing is a hypernym of
applique; that is, sewing is a
word with a broader meaning than applique:
- applique: a decorative design made of one material sewn over another
- sewing: needlework on which you are working with needle and thread
Other hypernyms of applique include
stitchery.
| applique (noun) | sewing (noun) |
|---|---|
| a decorative design made of one material sewn over another | joining or attaching by stitches |
| needlework on which you are working with needle and thread |
| applique (verb) | sewing (verb) |
|---|---|
| sew on as a decoration |
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