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lighter vs priming

priming vs lighter

lighter and priming both are nouns.

lighter is a verb but priming is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lighter Yes No Yes No
priming Yes No No No
As nouns, priming is a hyponym of lighter; that is, priming is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lighter:
  • lighter: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
  • priming: any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
lighter (noun) priming (noun)
a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires the act of making something ready
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
lighter (verb) priming (verb)
transport in a flatbottom boat
Difference between lighter and priming

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