lipstick vs limn
limn vs lipsticklipstick is a noun but limn is not a noun.
lipstick and limn both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lipstick | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| limn | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
limn is a hypernym of
lipstick; that is, limn is a
word with a broader meaning than lipstick:
- lipstick: form by tracing with lipstick
- limn: trace the shape of
| lipstick (noun) | limn (noun) |
|---|---|
| makeup that is used to color the lips |
| lipstick (verb) | limn (verb) |
|---|---|
| apply lipstick to | make a portrait of |
| form by tracing with lipstick | trace the shape of |
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