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edible vs tuck

tuck vs edible

edible and tuck both are nouns.

edible is an adjective but tuck is not an adjective.

edible is not a verb while tuck is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
edible Yes Yes No No
tuck Yes No Yes No
As nouns, tuck is a hyponym of edible; that is, tuck is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than edible:
  • edible: any substance that can be used as food
  • tuck: eatables (especially sweets)
edible (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)
edible (adjective) tuck (adjective)
suitable for use as food
edible (verb) tuck (verb)
fit snugly into
make a tuck or several folds in
draw together into folds or puckers
Difference between edible and tuck

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