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greedy vs greediness

greediness vs greedy

greedy is not a noun while greediness is a noun.

greedy is an adjective but greediness is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
greedy No Yes No No
greediness Yes No No No
greedy (noun) greediness (noun)
an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)
an excessive desire for food
greedy (adjective) greediness (adjective)
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
Difference between greedy and greediness

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