elegy vs lament
lament vs elegyelegy and lament both are nouns.
elegy is not a verb while lament is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| elegy | Yes | No | No | No |
| lament | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
elegy and lament
are synonyms defined as:
- elegy and lament: a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
| elegy (noun) | lament (noun) |
|---|---|
| a mournful poem; a lament for the dead | a mournful poem; a lament for the dead |
| a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person | |
| a cry of sorrow and grief |
| elegy (verb) | lament (verb) |
|---|---|
| regret strongly | |
| express grief verbally |
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