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display vs spectacle

spectacle vs display

display and spectacle both are nouns.

display is a verb but spectacle is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
display Yes No Yes No
spectacle Yes No No No
As nouns, spectacle is a hyponym of display; that is, spectacle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than display:
  • display: a visual representation of something
  • spectacle: an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
Other hyponyms of display include float, Snellen chart.
display (noun) spectacle (noun)
something shown to the public a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself
a visual representation of something an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
an electronic device that represents information in visual form something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
exhibiting openly in public view
something intended to communicate a particular impression
behavior that makes your feelings public
display (verb) spectacle (verb)
to show, make visible or apparent
attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals
Difference between display and spectacle

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