nub vs marrow

nub and marrow both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
nub	Yes	No	No	No
marrow	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, nub and marrow are synonyms defined as:

nub and marrow: the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Other synonyms of nub include center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, meat, nitty-gritty, pith, substance, sum.

nub (noun)	marrow (noun)
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience	the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
a small piece	the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
a small lump or protuberance	large elongated squash with creamy to deep green skins
	very tender and very nutritious tissue from marrowbones
	any of various squash plants grown for their elongated fruit with smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh

Difference between nub and marrow

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