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loan vs Gallicism

Gallicism vs loan

loan and Gallicism both are nouns.

loan is a verb but Gallicism is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loan Yes No Yes No
Gallicism Yes No No No
As nouns, Gallicism is a hyponym of loan; that is, Gallicism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than loan:
  • loan: a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English
  • Gallicism: a word or phrase borrowed from French
Other hyponyms of loan include Latinism, Grecism, Yiddishism, Aramaicism, Aramaism.
loan (noun) Gallicism (noun)
a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English a word or phrase borrowed from French
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
loan (verb) Gallicism (verb)
give temporarily; let have for a limited time
Difference between loan and Gallicism

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