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coat vs paint

paint vs coat

coat and paint both are nouns.

coat and paint both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coat Yes No Yes No
paint Yes No Yes No
As nouns, paint is a hyponym of coat; that is, paint is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than coat:
  • coat: a thin layer covering something
  • paint: a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
As verbs, paint is a hyponym of coat; that is, paint is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than coat:
  • coat: put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
  • paint: apply paint to; coat with paint
coat (noun) paint (noun)
growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
a thin layer covering something (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court
coat (verb) paint (verb)
cover or provide with a coat apply paint to; coat with paint
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil
form a coat over make a painting of
make a painting
Difference between coat and paint

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