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clock radio vs radio

radio vs clock radio

clock radio and radio both are nouns.

clock radio is not an adjective while radio is an adjective.

clock radio is not a verb while radio is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clock radio Yes No No No
radio Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, radio is a hypernym of clock radio; that is, radio is a word with a broader meaning than clock radio:
  • clock radio: a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically
  • radio: an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
Other hypernyms of clock radio include radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner, wireless.
clock radio (noun) radio (noun)
a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
medium for communication
clock radio (adjective) radio (adjective)
indicating radiation or radioactivity
clock radio (verb) radio (verb)
transmit messages via radio waves
Difference between clock radio and radio

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