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heavy metal vs metal

metal vs heavy metal

heavy metal and metal both are nouns.

heavy metal is not an adjective while metal is an adjective.

heavy metal is not a verb while metal is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
heavy metal Yes No No No
metal Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, metal is a hypernym of heavy metal; that is, metal is a word with a broader meaning than heavy metal:
  • heavy metal: a metal of relatively high density (specific gravity greater than about 5) or of high relative atomic weight (especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead)
  • metal: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
Other hypernyms of heavy metal include alloy, metallic element.
heavy metal (noun) metal (noun)
loud and harsh sounding rock music with a strong beat; lyrics usually involve violent or fantastic imagery any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
a metal of relatively high density (specific gravity greater than about 5) or of high relative atomic weight (especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead) a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
heavy metal (adjective) metal (adjective)
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
heavy metal (verb) metal (verb)
cover with metal
Difference between heavy metal and metal

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