jape vs joke

jape and joke both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jape	Yes	No	No	No
joke	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, jape and joke are synonyms defined as:

jape and joke: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

Other synonyms of jape include gag, jest, laugh.

jape (noun)	joke (noun)
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter	a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
	activity characterized by good humor
	a triviality not to be taken seriously
	a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

jape (verb)	joke (verb)
	act in a funny or teasing way
	tell a joke; speak humorously