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elegy vs poem

poem vs elegy

elegy and poem both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elegy Yes No No No
poem Yes No No No
As nouns, poem is a hypernym of elegy; that is, poem is a word with a broader meaning than elegy:
  • elegy: a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
  • poem: a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
Other hypernyms of elegy include verse form.
elegy (noun) poem (noun)
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
Difference between elegy and poem

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