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licorice vs candy

candy vs licorice

licorice and candy both are nouns.

licorice is not a verb while candy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
licorice Yes No No No
candy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, candy is a hypernym of licorice; that is, candy is a word with a broader meaning than licorice:
  • licorice: a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant
  • candy: a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
Other hypernyms of licorice include confect.
licorice (noun) candy (noun)
a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots
licorice (verb) candy (verb)
coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
Difference between licorice and candy

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