derelict vs abandoned
abandoned vs derelictderelict is a noun but abandoned is not a noun.
derelict and abandoned both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| derelict | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| abandoned | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
derelict and abandoned
are synonyms defined as:
- derelict and abandoned: forsaken by owner or inhabitants
Other synonyms of derelict include
deserted.
| derelict (noun) | abandoned (noun) |
|---|---|
| a ship abandoned on the high seas | |
| a person without a home, job, or property |
| derelict (adjective) | abandoned (adjective) |
|---|---|
| in deplorable condition | forsaken by owner or inhabitants |
| failing in what duty requires | unrestrained and uninhibited |
| forsaken by owner or inhabitants | |
| worn and broken down by hard use |
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