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dance vs formal

formal vs dance

dance and formal both are nouns.

dance is not an adjective while formal is an adjective.

dance is a verb but formal is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dance Yes No Yes No
formal Yes Yes No No
As nouns, formal is a hyponym of dance; that is, formal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dance:
  • dance: a party for social dancing
  • formal: a lavish dance requiring formal attire
Other hyponyms of dance include ball, barn dance, hop, record hop, rave.
dance (noun) formal (noun)
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music a gown for evening wear
an artistic form of nonverbal communication a lavish dance requiring formal attire
a party for social dancing
a party of people assembled for dancing
dance (adjective) formal (adjective)
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
(of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
logically deductive
represented in simplified or symbolic form
characteristic of or befitting a person in authority
dance (verb) formal (verb)
move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
move in a graceful and rhythmical way
skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways
Difference between dance and formal

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