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hob vs sprite

sprite vs hob

hob and sprite both are nouns.

hob is a verb but sprite is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hob Yes No Yes No
sprite Yes No No No
As nouns, sprite is a hypernym of hob; that is, sprite is a word with a broader meaning than hob:
  • hob: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
  • sprite: a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
Other hypernyms of hob include faerie, faery, fairy, fay.
hob (noun) sprite (noun)
a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
hob (verb) sprite (verb)
cut with a hob
Difference between hob and sprite

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