engine vs locomotive

locomotive vs engine

engine and locomotive both are nouns.

engine is not an adjective while locomotive is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
engine	Yes	No	No	No
locomotive	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, engine and locomotive are synonyms defined as:

engine and locomotive: a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

Other synonyms of engine include locomotive engine, railway locomotive.

engine (noun)	locomotive (noun)
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work	a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.
something used to achieve a purpose

engine (adjective)	locomotive (adjective)
	of or relating to locomotion

Difference between engine and locomotive

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