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gum vs glue

glue vs gum

gum and glue both are nouns.

gum and glue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gum Yes No Yes No
glue Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gum and glue are synonyms defined as:
  • gum and glue: cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
Other synonyms of gum include mucilage.
gum (noun) glue (noun)
the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
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) glue (verb)
exude or form gum be fixed as if by glue
become sticky join or attach with or as if with glue
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 glue

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