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liquorice vs candy

candy vs liquorice

liquorice and candy both are nouns.

liquorice is not a verb while candy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
liquorice Yes No No No
candy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, candy is a hypernym of liquorice; that is, candy is a word with a broader meaning than liquorice:
  • liquorice: 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 liquorice include confect.
liquorice (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
liquorice (verb) candy (verb)
coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
Difference between liquorice and candy

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