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paper knife vs knife

knife vs paper knife

paper knife and knife both are nouns.

paper knife is not a verb while knife is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paper knife Yes No No No
knife Yes No Yes No
As nouns, knife is a hypernym of paper knife; that is, knife is a word with a broader meaning than paper knife:
  • paper knife: dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books
  • knife: edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
paper knife (noun) knife (noun)
dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
any long thin projection that is transient
paper knife (verb) knife (verb)
use a knife on
Difference between paper knife and knife

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