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lawyer vs counsel

counsel vs lawyer

lawyer and counsel both are nouns.

lawyer is not a verb while counsel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lawyer Yes No No No
counsel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, counsel is a hyponym of lawyer; that is, counsel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lawyer:
  • lawyer: a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
  • counsel: a lawyer who pleads cases in court
lawyer (noun) counsel (noun)
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
lawyer (verb) counsel (verb)
give advice to
Difference between lawyer and counsel

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