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leech vs segmented worm

segmented worm vs leech

leech and segmented worm both are nouns.

leech is a verb but segmented worm is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leech Yes No Yes No
segmented worm Yes No No No
As nouns, segmented worm is a hypernym of leech; that is, segmented worm is a word with a broader meaning than leech:
  • leech: carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
  • segmented worm: worms with cylindrical bodies segmented both internally and externally
Other hypernyms of leech include annelid, annelid worm.
leech (noun) segmented worm (noun)
carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end worms with cylindrical bodies segmented both internally and externally
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
leech (verb) segmented worm (verb)
draw blood
Difference between leech and segmented worm

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