bitter vs ale

bitter and ale both are nouns.

bitter is an adjective but ale is not an adjective.

bitter is a verb but ale is not a verb.

bitter is an adverb but ale is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bitter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ale	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, ale is a hypernym of bitter; that is, ale is a word with a broader meaning than bitter:

bitter: English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)
ale: a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

bitter (noun)	ale (noun)
the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste	a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)

bitter (adjective)	ale (adjective)
proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity
very difficult to accept or bear
causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
expressive of severe grief or regret
causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
harsh or corrosive in tone

bitter (verb)	ale (verb)
make bitter

bitter (adverb)	ale (adverb)
extremely and sharply

Difference between bitter and ale

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