nest vs article of furniture

article of furniture vs nest

nest and article of furniture both are nouns.

nest is a verb but article of furniture is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
nest	Yes	No	Yes	No
article of furniture	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, article of furniture is a hypernym of nest; that is, article of furniture is a word with a broader meaning than nest:

nest: furniture pieces made to fit close together
article of furniture: furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

Other hypernyms of nest include furniture, piece of furniture.

nest (noun)	article of furniture (noun)
a kind of gun emplacement	furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
furniture pieces made to fit close together
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
a cosy or secluded retreat
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

nest (verb)	article of furniture (verb)
fit together or fit inside
gather nests
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
inhabit a nest, usually after building

Difference between nest and article of furniture

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