lion vs cat

lion and cat both are nouns.

lion is not a verb while cat is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lion	Yes	No	No	No
cat	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, cat is a hypernym of lion; that is, cat is a word with a broader meaning than lion:

lion: large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
cat: any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild

Other hypernyms of lion include big cat.

lion (noun)	cat (noun)
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male	feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)	any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild
	a whip with nine knotted cords
	a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
	the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
	a spiteful woman gossip
	an informal term for a youth or man

lion (verb)	cat (verb)
	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
	beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails

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