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clip vs paperclip

paperclip vs clip

clip and paperclip both are nouns.

clip is a verb but paperclip is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clip Yes No Yes No
paperclip Yes No No No
As nouns, paperclip is a hyponym of clip; that is, paperclip is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clip:
  • clip: any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
  • paperclip: a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together
clip (noun) paperclip (noun)
the act of clipping or snipping a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together
a sharp slanting blow
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
an instance or single occasion for some event
clip (verb) paperclip (verb)
terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
attach with a clip
sever or remove by pinching or snipping
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
run at a moderately swift pace
Difference between clip and paperclip

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