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housetop vs roof

roof vs housetop

housetop and roof both are nouns.

housetop is not a verb while roof is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
housetop Yes No No No
roof Yes No Yes No
As nouns, roof is a hypernym of housetop; that is, roof is a word with a broader meaning than housetop:
  • housetop: the roof of a house
  • roof: a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
housetop (noun) roof (noun)
the roof of a house a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
protective covering on top of a motor vehicle
an upper limit on what is allowed
the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space
housetop (verb) roof (verb)
provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof
Difference between housetop and roof

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