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champ vs challenger

challenger vs champ

champ and challenger both are nouns.

champ is a verb but challenger is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
champ Yes No Yes No
challenger Yes No No No
As nouns, challenger is a hypernym of champ; that is, challenger is a word with a broader meaning than champ:
  • champ: someone who has won first place in a competition
  • challenger: the contestant you hope to defeat
Other hypernyms of champ include competition, competitor, contender, rival.
champ (noun) challenger (noun)
someone who has won first place in a competition the contestant you hope to defeat
champ (verb) challenger (verb)
chew noisily or vigorously
chafe at the bit, like horses
Difference between champ and challenger

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