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caramel vs candy

candy vs caramel

caramel and candy both are nouns.

caramel is an adjective but candy is not an adjective.

caramel is not a verb while candy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
caramel Yes Yes No No
candy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, candy is a hypernym of caramel; that is, candy is a word with a broader meaning than caramel:
  • caramel: firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk
  • candy: a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
Other hypernyms of caramel include confect.
caramel (noun) candy (noun)
a medium to dark tan color a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk
burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food
caramel (adjective) candy (adjective)
having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown
caramel (verb) candy (verb)
coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
Difference between caramel and candy

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