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balm vs lip balm

lip balm vs balm

balm and lip balm both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
balm Yes No No No
lip balm Yes No No No
As nouns, lip balm is a hyponym of balm; that is, lip balm is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than balm:
  • balm: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
  • lip balm: a balm applied to the lips
balm (noun) lip balm (noun)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation a balm applied to the lips
any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
Difference between balm and lip balm

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