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drinking straw vs straw

straw vs drinking straw

drinking straw and straw both are nouns.

drinking straw is not an adjective while straw is an adjective.

drinking straw is not a verb while straw is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drinking straw Yes No No No
straw Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, drinking straw and straw are synonyms defined as:
  • drinking straw and straw: a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth
drinking straw (noun) straw (noun)
a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth
a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
drinking straw (adjective) straw (adjective)
of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored
drinking straw (verb) straw (verb)
spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
cover or provide with or as if with straw
Difference between drinking straw and straw

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