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bomb vs firebomb

firebomb vs bomb

bomb and firebomb both are nouns.

bomb and firebomb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bomb Yes No Yes No
firebomb Yes No Yes No
As nouns, firebomb is a hyponym of bomb; that is, firebomb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bomb:
  • bomb: an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
  • firebomb: a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)
As verbs, firebomb is a hyponym of bomb; that is, firebomb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bomb:
  • bomb: throw bombs at or attack with bombs
  • firebomb: attack with incendiary bombs
bomb (noun) firebomb (noun)
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)
strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
bomb (verb) firebomb (verb)
throw bombs at or attack with bombs attack with incendiary bombs
fail to get a passing grade
Difference between bomb and firebomb

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