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metal vs pewter

pewter vs metal

metal and pewter both are nouns.

metal is an adjective but pewter is not an adjective.

metal is a verb but pewter is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
metal Yes Yes Yes No
pewter Yes No No No
As nouns, pewter is a hyponym of metal; that is, pewter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than metal:
  • metal: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
  • pewter: any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
metal (noun) pewter (noun)
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
metal (adjective) pewter (adjective)
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
metal (verb) pewter (verb)
cover with metal
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