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lace vs shoe string

shoe string vs lace

lace and shoe string both are nouns.

lace is a verb but shoe string is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lace Yes No Yes No
shoe string Yes No No No
As nouns, shoe string is a hyponym of lace; that is, shoe string is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lace:
  • lace: a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
  • shoe string: a lace used for fastening shoes
Other hyponyms of lace include bootlace, shoe lace, shoelace, shoestring.
lace (noun) shoe string (noun)
a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns a lace used for fastening shoes
a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) a small amount of money
lace (verb) shoe string (verb)
add alcohol to (beverages)
draw through eyes or holes
spin, wind, or twist together
do lacework
make by braiding or interlacing
Difference between lace and shoe string

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