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handbag vs purse

purse vs handbag

handbag and purse both are nouns.

handbag is not a verb while purse is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
handbag Yes No No No
purse Yes No Yes No
As nouns, handbag and purse are synonyms defined as:
  • handbag and purse: a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
Other synonyms of handbag include bag, pocketbook.
handbag (noun) purse (noun)
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
a small bag for carrying money
a sum of money offered as a prize
a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse
handbag (verb) purse (verb)
contract one's lips into a rounded shape
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
Difference between handbag and purse

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