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mask vs face mask

face mask vs mask

mask and face mask both are nouns.

mask is a verb but face mask is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mask Yes No Yes No
face mask Yes No No No
As nouns, face mask is a hyponym of mask; that is, face mask is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mask:
  • mask: a protective covering worn over the face
  • face mask: mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey
Other hyponyms of mask include gas helmet, gasmask, respirator, welder's mask.
mask (noun) face mask (noun)
activity that tries to conceal something mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey
a covering to disguise or conceal the face
a protective covering worn over the face
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
mask (verb) face mask (verb)
put a mask on or cover with a mask
shield from light
cover with a sauce
hide under a false appearance
make unrecognizable
Difference between mask and face mask

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