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knife vs wound

wound vs knife

knife and wound both are nouns.

knife is not an adjective while wound is an adjective.

knife and wound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
knife Yes No Yes No
wound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, wound is a hypernym of knife; that is, wound is a word with a broader meaning than knife:
  • knife: use a knife on
  • wound: cause injuries or bodily harm to
Other hypernyms of knife include injure.
knife (noun) wound (noun)
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle the act of inflicting a wound
a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
any long thin projection that is transient a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
knife (adjective) wound (adjective)
put in a coil
knife (verb) wound (verb)
use a knife on cause injuries or bodily harm to
hurt the feelings of
Difference between knife and wound

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