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paper vs linen

linen vs paper

paper and linen both are nouns.

paper is a verb but linen is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paper Yes No Yes No
linen Yes No No No
As nouns, linen is a hyponym of paper; that is, linen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than paper:
  • paper: a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
  • linen: a high-quality paper made of linen fibers or with a linen finish
paper (noun) linen (noun)
the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher white goods or clothing made with linen cloth
a medium for written communication a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
an essay (especially one written as an assignment) a high-quality paper made of linen fibers or with a linen finish
a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
a business firm that publishes newspapers
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
paper (verb) linen (verb)
cover with paper
cover with wallpaper
Difference between paper and linen

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