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brittle vs candy

candy vs brittle

brittle and candy both are nouns.

brittle is an adjective but candy is not an adjective.

brittle is not a verb while candy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
brittle Yes Yes No No
candy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, candy is a hypernym of brittle; that is, candy is a word with a broader meaning than brittle:
  • brittle: caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
  • candy: a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
Other hypernyms of brittle include confect.
brittle (noun) candy (noun)
caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
brittle (adjective) candy (adjective)
having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped
lacking warmth and generosity of spirit
(of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured
brittle (verb) candy (verb)
coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
Difference between brittle and candy

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