derelict vs pauper
pauper vs derelictderelict and pauper both are nouns.
derelict is an adjective but pauper is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| derelict | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| pauper | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
pauper is a hypernym of
derelict; that is, pauper is a
word with a broader meaning than derelict:
- derelict: a person without a home, job, or property
- pauper: a person who is very poor
| derelict (noun) | pauper (noun) |
|---|---|
| a ship abandoned on the high seas | a person who is very poor |
| a person without a home, job, or property |
| derelict (adjective) | pauper (adjective) |
|---|---|
| in deplorable condition | |
| failing in what duty requires | |
| forsaken by owner or inhabitants | |
| worn and broken down by hard use |
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