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dog vs domestic animal

domestic animal vs dog

dog and domestic animal both are nouns.

dog is a verb but domestic animal is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dog Yes No Yes No
domestic animal Yes No No No
As nouns, domestic animal is a hypernym of dog; that is, domestic animal is a word with a broader meaning than dog:
  • dog: a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
  • domestic animal: any of various animals that have been tamed and made fit for a human environment
Other hypernyms of dog include domesticated animal, canid, canine.
dog (noun) domestic animal (noun)
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds any of various animals that have been tamed and made fit for a human environment
a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
metal supports for logs in a fireplace
a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
informal term for a man
a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
someone who is morally reprehensible
dog (verb) domestic animal (verb)
go after with the intent to catch
Difference between dog and domestic animal

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