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mold vs leaf mold

leaf mold vs mold

mold and leaf mold both are nouns.

mold is a verb but leaf mold is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mold Yes No Yes No
leaf mold Yes No No No
As nouns, leaf mold is a hyponym of mold; that is, leaf mold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mold:
  • mold: loose soil rich in organic matter
  • leaf mold: soil composed mainly of decaying leaves
Other hyponyms of mold include leaf mould, leaf soil.
mold (noun) leaf mold (noun)
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens soil composed mainly of decaying leaves
sculpture produced by molding
a distinctive nature, character, or type
a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
the process of becoming mildewed
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
loose soil rich in organic matter
mold (verb) leaf mold (verb)
become moldy; spoil due to humidity
shape or influence; give direction to
fit tightly, follow the contours of
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
make something, usually for a specific function
form in clay, wax, etc
Difference between mold and leaf mold

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