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coin vs coinage

coinage vs coin

coin and coinage both are nouns.

coin is a verb but coinage is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coin Yes No Yes No
coinage Yes No No No
As nouns, coinage is a hypernym of coin; that is, coinage is a word with a broader meaning than coin:
  • coin: a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
  • coinage: coins collectively
Other hypernyms of coin include metal money, mintage, specie.
coin (noun) coinage (noun)
a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money the act of inventing a word or phrase
a newly invented word or phrase
coins collectively
coin (verb) coinage (verb)
form by stamping, punching, or printing
make up
Difference between coin and coinage

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