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os vs rib

rib vs os

os and rib both are nouns.

os is not a verb while rib is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
os Yes No No No
rib Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rib is a hyponym of os; that is, rib is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than os:
  • os: rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
  • rib: any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
os (noun) rib (noun)
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates support resembling the rib of an animal
a mouth or mouthlike opening a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
a teasing remark
cut of meat including one or more ribs
os (verb) rib (verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule
form vertical ribs by knitting
Difference between os and rib

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