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finery vs garb

garb vs finery

finery and garb both are nouns.

finery is not a verb while garb is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
finery Yes No No No
garb Yes No Yes No
As nouns, garb is a hypernym of finery; that is, garb is a word with a broader meaning than finery:
  • finery: elaborate or showy attire and accessories
  • garb: clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
Other hypernyms of finery include attire, dress.
finery (noun) garb (noun)
elaborate or showy attire and accessories clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
finery (verb) garb (verb)
provide with clothes or put clothes on
Difference between finery and garb

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