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gutter vs misfortune

misfortune vs gutter

gutter and misfortune both are nouns.

gutter is a verb but misfortune is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gutter Yes No Yes No
misfortune Yes No No No
As nouns, misfortune is a hypernym of gutter; that is, misfortune is a word with a broader meaning than gutter:
  • gutter: misfortune resulting in lost effort or money
  • misfortune: an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
Other hypernyms of gutter include bad luck, ill luck, tough luck.
gutter (noun) misfortune (noun)
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
a tool for gutting fish an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.)
misfortune resulting in lost effort or money
gutter (verb) misfortune (verb)
provide with gutters
wear or cut gutters into
flow in small streams
burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker
Difference between gutter and misfortune

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