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funeral vs observance

observance vs funeral

funeral and observance both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
funeral Yes No No No
observance Yes No No No
As nouns, observance is a hypernym of funeral; that is, observance is a word with a broader meaning than funeral:
  • funeral: a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
  • observance: a formal event performed on a special occasion
Other hypernyms of funeral include ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony.
funeral (noun) observance (noun)
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated the act of observing; taking a patient look
conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
the act of noticing or paying attention
a formal event performed on a special occasion
Difference between funeral and observance

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