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cite vs pen

pen vs cite

cite and pen both are nouns.

cite and pen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cite Yes No Yes No
pen Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pen is a hypernym of cite; that is, pen is a word with a broader meaning than cite:
  • cite: refer to
  • pen: produce a literary work
Other hypernyms of cite include compose, indite, write.
cite (noun) pen (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage female swan
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
an enclosure for confining livestock
a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play
cite (verb) pen (verb)
make reference to produce a literary work
commend
repeat a passage from
refer to for illustration or proof
advance evidence for
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
refer to
Difference between cite and pen

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