furnishing vs accessory

accessory vs furnishing

furnishing and accessory both are nouns.

furnishing is not an adjective while accessory is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
furnishing	Yes	No	No	No
accessory	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, accessory is a hypernym of furnishing; that is, accessory is a word with a broader meaning than furnishing:

furnishing: (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
accessory: clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

Other hypernyms of furnishing include accouterment, accoutrement.

furnishing (noun)	accessory (noun)
the act of providing a house or room with furniture and other removable items such as shelves, carpets, appliances, etc.	a supplementary component that improves capability
(usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable	clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel	someone who helps another person commit a crime

furnishing (adjective)	accessory (adjective)
	furnishing added support
	aiding and abetting in a crime

Difference between furnishing and accessory

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