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clowning vs sport

sport vs clowning

clowning and sport both are nouns.

clowning is not a verb while sport is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clowning Yes No No No
sport Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sport is a hypernym of clowning; that is, sport is a word with a broader meaning than clowning:
  • clowning: a comic incident or series of incidents
  • sport: verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Other hypernyms of clowning include fun, play.
clowning (noun) sport (noun)
acting like a clown or buffoon an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
a comic incident or series of incidents the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
someone who engages in sports
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
clowning (verb) sport (verb)
play boisterously
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
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