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misfortune vs gutter

gutter vs misfortune

misfortune and gutter both are nouns.

misfortune is not a verb while gutter is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misfortune Yes No No No
gutter Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gutter is a hyponym of misfortune; that is, gutter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than misfortune:
  • misfortune: an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
  • gutter: misfortune resulting in lost effort or money
Other hyponyms of misfortune include weakness, adversity, hard knocks, hardship, sewer, toilet, hard cheese.
misfortune (noun) gutter (noun)
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes a tool for gutting fish
a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.)
misfortune resulting in lost effort or money
misfortune (verb) gutter (verb)
provide with gutters
wear or cut gutters into
flow in small streams
burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker
Difference between misfortune and gutter

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