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paperback vs pocketbook

pocketbook vs paperback

paperback and pocketbook both are nouns.

paperback is an adjective but pocketbook is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paperback Yes Yes No No
pocketbook Yes No No No
As nouns, pocketbook is a hyponym of paperback; that is, pocketbook is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than paperback:
  • paperback: a book with paper covers
  • pocketbook: pocket-sized paperback book
Other hyponyms of paperback include pocket book, pocket edition.
paperback (noun) pocketbook (noun)
a book with paper covers a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
pocket-sized paperback book
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
your personal financial means
paperback (adjective) pocketbook (adjective)
(of books) having a flexible binding
Difference between paperback and pocketbook

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