brand vs symbol

symbol vs brand

brand and symbol both are nouns.

brand is a verb but symbol is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
brand	Yes	No	Yes	No
symbol	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, symbol is a hypernym of brand; that is, symbol is a word with a broader meaning than brand:

brand: a symbol of disgrace or infamy
symbol: an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

brand (noun)	symbol (noun)
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard	something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
a recognizable kind	an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
a name given to a product or service
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
identification mark on skin, made by burning
a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

brand (verb)	symbol (verb)
mark or expose as infamous
mark with a brand or trademark
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals

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