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metal vs steel

steel vs metal

metal and steel both are nouns.

metal is an adjective but steel is not an adjective.

metal and steel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
metal Yes Yes Yes No
steel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, steel is a hyponym of metal; that is, steel 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
  • steel: an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
metal (noun) steel (noun)
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
metal (adjective) steel (adjective)
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
metal (verb) steel (verb)
cover with metal cover, plate, or edge with steel
get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
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