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bead vs adorn

adorn vs bead

bead is a noun but adorn is not a noun.

bead and adorn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bead Yes No Yes No
adorn No No Yes No
As verbs, adorn is a hypernym of bead; that is, adorn is a word with a broader meaning than bead:
  • bead: decorate by sewing beads onto
  • adorn: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Other hypernyms of bead include beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament.
bead (noun) adorn (noun)
a small ball with a hole through the middle
a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
a shape that is spherical and small
bead (verb) adorn (verb)
string together like beads make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
decorate by sewing beads onto furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example be beautiful to look at
Difference between bead and adorn

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