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book vs paperback

paperback vs book

book and paperback both are nouns.

book is not an adjective while paperback is an adjective.

book is a verb but paperback is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
book Yes No Yes No
paperback Yes Yes No No
As nouns, paperback is a hyponym of book; that is, paperback is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than book:
  • book: physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together
  • paperback: a book with paper covers
book (noun) paperback (noun)
physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together a book with paper covers
a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
a major division of a long written composition
a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made
a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
book (adjective) paperback (adjective)
(of books) having a flexible binding
book (verb) paperback (verb)
engage for a performance
record a charge in a police register
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
register in a hotel booker
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