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gum vs chewing gum

chewing gum vs gum

gum and chewing gum both are nouns.

gum is a verb but chewing gum is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gum Yes No Yes No
chewing gum Yes No No No
As nouns, gum and chewing gum are synonyms defined as:
  • gum and chewing gum: a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
gum (noun) chewing gum (noun)
the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum
wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum
any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying
cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
gum (verb) chewing gum (verb)
exude or form gum
become sticky
grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty
cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum
Difference between gum and chewing gum

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