duplex vs house

house vs duplex

duplex and house both are nouns.

duplex is an adjective but house is not an adjective.

duplex and house both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
duplex	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
house	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, house is a hypernym of duplex; that is, house is a word with a broader meaning than duplex:

duplex: a house with two units sharing a common wall
house: a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

duplex (noun)	house (noun)
an apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase	play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults
a house with two units sharing a common wall	a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
	a building in which something is sheltered or located
	a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
	aristocratic family line
	the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
	an official assembly having legislative powers
	the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema
	the members of a religious community living together
	a social unit living together
	the management of a gambling house or casino
	(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

duplex (adjective)	house (adjective)
allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously
(used technically of a device or process) having two parts

duplex (verb)	house (verb)
change into a duplex	provide someone with accomodation
	contain or cover

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