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globe vs mothball

mothball vs globe

globe and mothball both are nouns.

globe is not a verb while mothball is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
globe Yes No No No
mothball Yes No Yes No
As nouns, mothball is a hyponym of globe; that is, mothball is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than globe:
  • globe: an object with a spherical shape
  • mothball: a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing
Other hyponyms of globe include crystal ball, camphor ball, time-ball, fireball, fireball, globule, spherule, pellet, bolus.
globe (noun) mothball (noun)
a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
an object with a spherical shape
globe (verb) mothball (verb)
put into long-term storage
Difference between globe and mothball

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