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backspace vs type

type vs backspace

backspace and type both are nouns.

backspace and type both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
backspace Yes No Yes No
type Yes No Yes No
As verbs, type is a hypernym of backspace; that is, type is a word with a broader meaning than backspace:
  • backspace: hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard
  • type: write by means of a keyboard with types
Other hypernyms of backspace include typewrite.
backspace (noun) type (noun)
the typewriter key used for back spacing a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
all of the tokens of the same symbol
printed characters
(biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
backspace (verb) type (verb)
hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard identify as belonging to a certain type
write by means of a keyboard with types
Difference between backspace and type

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