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codeine vs anodyne

anodyne vs codeine

codeine and anodyne both are nouns.

codeine is not an adjective while anodyne is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
codeine Yes No No No
anodyne Yes Yes No No
As nouns, anodyne is a hypernym of codeine; that is, anodyne is a word with a broader meaning than codeine:
  • codeine: derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
  • anodyne: a medicine used to relieve pain
Other hypernyms of codeine include analgesic, pain pill, painkiller, antitussive, opiate.
codeine (noun) anodyne (noun)
derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain) a medicine used to relieve pain
codeine (adjective) anodyne (adjective)
capable of relieving pain
Difference between codeine and anodyne

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