house cat vs cat

cat vs house cat

house cat and cat both are nouns.

house cat is not a verb while cat is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
house cat	Yes	No	No	No
cat	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, cat is a hypernym of house cat; that is, cat is a word with a broader meaning than house cat:

house cat: any domesticated member of the genus Felis
cat: feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

Other hypernyms of house cat include domestic animal, domesticated animal, true cat.

house cat (noun)	cat (noun)
any domesticated member of the genus Felis	feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
	any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild
	a whip with nine knotted cords
	a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
	the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
	a spiteful woman gossip
	an informal term for a youth or man

house cat (verb)	cat (verb)
	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
	beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails

Difference between house cat and cat

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