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crow vs preen

preen vs crow

crow is a noun but preen is not a noun.

crow and preen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crow Yes No Yes No
preen No No Yes No
As verbs, preen is a hyponym of crow; that is, preen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than crow:
  • crow: dwell on with satisfaction
  • preen: pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
Other hyponyms of crow include congratulate.
crow (noun) preen (noun)
black birds having a raucous call
an instance of boastful talk
the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it)
crow (verb) preen (verb)
dwell on with satisfaction dress or groom with elaborate care
express pleasure verbally pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
utter shrill sounds clean with one's bill
Difference between crow and preen

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