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hound vs basset hound

basset hound vs hound

hound and basset hound both are nouns.

hound is a verb but basset hound is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hound Yes No Yes No
basset hound Yes No No No
As nouns, basset hound is a hyponym of hound; that is, basset hound is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hound:
  • hound: any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
  • basset hound: smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
hound (noun) basset hound (noun)
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
someone who is morally reprehensible
hound (verb) basset hound (verb)
pursue or chase relentlessly
Difference between hound and basset hound

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