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aspirin vs anodyne

anodyne vs aspirin

aspirin and anodyne both are nouns.

aspirin is not an adjective while anodyne is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aspirin Yes No No No
anodyne Yes Yes No No
As nouns, anodyne is a hypernym of aspirin; that is, anodyne is a word with a broader meaning than aspirin:
  • aspirin: the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
  • anodyne: a medicine used to relieve pain
Other hypernyms of aspirin include analgesic, pain pill, painkiller, salicylate.
aspirin (noun) anodyne (noun)
the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets a medicine used to relieve pain
aspirin (adjective) anodyne (adjective)
capable of relieving pain
Difference between aspirin and anodyne

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