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jar vs cookie jar

cookie jar vs jar

jar and cookie jar both are nouns.

jar is a verb but cookie jar is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jar Yes No Yes No
cookie jar Yes No No No
As nouns, cookie jar is a hyponym of jar; that is, cookie jar is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than jar:
  • jar: a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food
  • cookie jar: a jar in which cookies are kept (and sometimes money is hidden)
jar (noun) cookie jar (noun)
a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food a jar in which cookies are kept (and sometimes money is hidden)
a sudden jarring impact
the quantity contained in a jar
jar (verb) cookie jar (verb)
place in a cylindrical vessel
affect in a disagreeable way
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
shock physically
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
Difference between jar and cookie jar

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