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ornament vs beset

beset vs ornament

ornament is a noun but beset is not a noun.

ornament and beset both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ornament Yes No Yes No
beset No No Yes No
As verbs, beset is a hyponym of ornament; that is, beset is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ornament:
  • ornament: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
  • beset: decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
ornament (noun) beset (noun)
something used to beautify
ornament (verb) beset (verb)
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. assail or attack on all sides:
be an ornament to decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
annoy continually or chronically
Difference between ornament and beset

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