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hoar vs ice

ice vs hoar

hoar and ice both are nouns.

hoar is an adjective but ice is not an adjective.

hoar is not a verb while ice is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hoar Yes Yes No No
ice Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ice is a hypernym of hoar; that is, ice is a word with a broader meaning than hoar:
  • hoar: ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
  • ice: water frozen in the solid state
Other hypernyms of hoar include water ice.
hoar (noun) ice (noun)
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) a rink with a floor of ice for ice hockey or ice skating
an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
a frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk)
a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
the frozen part of a body of water
diamonds
water frozen in the solid state
hoar (adjective) ice (adjective)
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
hoar (verb) ice (verb)
put ice on or put on ice
cause to become ice or icy
decorate with frosting
Difference between hoar and ice

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