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paragram vs punning

punning vs paragram

paragram and punning both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paragram Yes No No No
punning Yes No No No
As nouns, punning is a hypernym of paragram; that is, punning is a word with a broader meaning than paragram:
  • paragram: a pun made by changing the letters of a word, especially the initial letter.
  • punning: a humorous play on words
Other hypernyms of paragram include paronomasia, pun, wordplay.
paragram (noun) punning (noun)
a pun made by changing the letters of a word, especially the initial letter. a humorous play on words
Difference between paragram and punning

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