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gloss vs wordbook

wordbook vs gloss

gloss and wordbook both are nouns.

gloss is a verb but wordbook is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gloss Yes No Yes No
wordbook Yes No No No
As nouns, wordbook is a hypernym of gloss; that is, wordbook is a word with a broader meaning than gloss:
  • gloss: an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
  • wordbook: a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)
gloss (noun) wordbook (noun)
the property of being smooth and shiny a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)
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) wordbook (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 wordbook

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