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hand vs applause

applause vs hand

hand and applause both are nouns.

hand is a verb but applause is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hand Yes No Yes No
applause Yes No No No
As nouns, applause is a hypernym of hand; that is, applause is a word with a broader meaning than hand:
  • hand: a round of applause to signify approval
  • applause: a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Other hypernyms of hand include clapping, hand clapping.
hand (noun) applause (noun)
physical assistance a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)
a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
ability
one of two sides of an issue
something written by hand
a round of applause to signify approval
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
a position given by its location to the side of an object
a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
a card player in a game of bridge
a member of the crew of a ship
a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
hand (verb) applause (verb)
guide or conduct or usher somewhere
place into the hands or custody of
Difference between hand and applause

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