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beetle vs ladybird beetle

ladybird beetle vs beetle

beetle and ladybird beetle both are nouns.

beetle is an adjective but ladybird beetle is not an adjective.

beetle is a verb but ladybird beetle is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beetle Yes Yes Yes No
ladybird beetle Yes No No No
As nouns, ladybird beetle is a hyponym of beetle; that is, ladybird beetle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than beetle:
  • beetle: insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
  • ladybird beetle: small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
beetle (noun) ladybird beetle (noun)
insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing
beetle (adjective) ladybird beetle (adjective)
jutting or overhanging
beetle (verb) ladybird beetle (verb)
beat with a beetle
fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle
be suspended over or hang over
Difference between beetle and ladybird beetle

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