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jewel vs adorn

adorn vs jewel

jewel is a noun but adorn is not a noun.

jewel and adorn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jewel Yes No Yes No
adorn No No Yes No
As verbs, adorn is a hypernym of jewel; that is, adorn is a word with a broader meaning than jewel:
  • jewel: adorn or decorate with precious stones
  • adorn: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Other hypernyms of jewel include beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament.
jewel (noun) adorn (noun)
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry
jewel (verb) adorn (verb)
adorn or decorate with precious stones make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
be beautiful to look at
Difference between jewel and adorn

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