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gloss vs glossary

glossary vs gloss

gloss and glossary both are nouns.

gloss is a verb but glossary is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gloss Yes No Yes No
glossary Yes No No No
As nouns, gloss and glossary are synonyms defined as:
  • gloss and glossary: an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
gloss (noun) glossary (noun)
the property of being smooth and shiny an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
gloss (verb) glossary (verb)
provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
Difference between gloss and glossary

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