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gator vs American alligator

American alligator vs gator

gator and American alligator both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gator Yes No No No
American alligator Yes No No No
As nouns, American alligator is a hyponym of gator; that is, American alligator is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gator:
  • gator: either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
  • American alligator: large alligator of the southeastern United States
gator (noun) American alligator (noun)
either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts large alligator of the southeastern United States
Difference between gator and American alligator

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