chewing gum vs sweet

sweet vs chewing gum

chewing gum and sweet both are nouns.

chewing gum is not an adjective while sweet is an adjective.

chewing gum is not an adverb while sweet is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
chewing gum	Yes	No	No	No
sweet	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

As nouns, sweet is a hypernym of chewing gum; that is, sweet is a word with a broader meaning than chewing gum:

chewing gum: a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
sweet: a food rich in sugar

Other hypernyms of chewing gum include confection.

chewing gum (noun)	sweet (noun)
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing	the property of tasting as if it contains sugar
	the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
	a food rich in sugar
	a dish served as the last course of a meal

chewing gum (adjective)	sweet (adjective)
	not containing or composed of salt water
	(used of wines) having a high residual sugar content
	having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
	having a natural fragrance
	having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
	pleasing to the ear
	with sweetening added
	not soured or preserved
	pleasing to the mind or feeling
	pleasing to the senses

chewing gum (adverb)	sweet (adverb)
	in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')

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