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bare bones vs kernel

kernel vs bare bones

bare bones and kernel both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bare bones Yes No No No
kernel Yes No No No
As nouns, kernel is a hypernym of bare bones; that is, kernel is a word with a broader meaning than bare bones:
  • bare bones: (plural) the most basic facts or elements
  • kernel: the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Other hypernyms of bare bones include center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum.
bare bones (noun) kernel (noun)
(plural) the most basic facts or elements the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
a single whole grain of a cereal
the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
Difference between bare bones and kernel

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