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hanging vs ornament

ornament vs hanging

hanging and ornament both are nouns.

hanging is not a verb while ornament is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hanging Yes No No No
ornament Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ornament is a hypernym of hanging; that is, ornament is a word with a broader meaning than hanging:
  • hanging: decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
  • ornament: something used to beautify
Other hypernyms of hanging include decoration, ornamentation.
hanging (noun) ornament (noun)
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) something used to beautify
a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
hanging (verb) ornament (verb)
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
be an ornament to
Difference between hanging and ornament

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