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eatable vs tuck

tuck vs eatable

eatable and tuck both are nouns.

eatable is an adjective but tuck is not an adjective.

eatable is not a verb while tuck is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eatable Yes Yes No No
tuck Yes No Yes No
As nouns, tuck is a hyponym of eatable; that is, tuck is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than eatable:
  • eatable: any substance that can be used as food
  • tuck: eatables (especially sweets)
eatable (noun) tuck (noun)
any substance that can be used as food a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
(sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest
eatables (especially sweets)
eatable (adjective) tuck (adjective)
suitable for use as food
eatable (verb) tuck (verb)
fit snugly into
make a tuck or several folds in
draw together into folds or puckers
Difference between eatable and tuck

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