article of furniture vs nest

nest vs article of furniture

article of furniture and nest both are nouns.

article of furniture is not a verb while nest is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
article of furniture	Yes	No	No	No
nest	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, nest is a hyponym of article of furniture; that is, nest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than article of furniture:

article of furniture: furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
nest: furniture pieces made to fit close together

Other hyponyms of article of furniture include baby's bed, baby bed, bedroom furniture, bedframe, bedstead, bookcase, buffet, counter, sideboard, cabinet, bureau, chest, chest of drawers, dresser, dining-room furniture, etagere, fitment, hallstand, lamp, lawn furniture, office furniture, seat, sectional, Sheraton, sleeper, table, table, wall unit, closet, press, wardrobe, wash-hand stand, washstand.

article of furniture (noun)	nest (noun)
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy	a kind of gun emplacement
	furniture pieces made to fit close together
	a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
	a cosy or secluded retreat
	a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

article of furniture (verb)	nest (verb)
	fit together or fit inside
	gather nests
	move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
	inhabit a nest, usually after building

Difference between article of furniture and nest

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