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glossary vs gloss

gloss vs glossary

glossary and gloss both are nouns.

glossary is not a verb while gloss is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glossary Yes No No No
gloss Yes No Yes No
As nouns, glossary and gloss are synonyms defined as:
  • glossary and gloss: an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
glossary (noun) gloss (noun)
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field the property of being smooth and shiny
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
glossary (verb) gloss (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 glossary and gloss

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