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paronomasia vs sport

sport vs paronomasia

paronomasia and sport both are nouns.

paronomasia is not a verb while sport is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paronomasia Yes No No No
sport Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sport is a hypernym of paronomasia; that is, sport is a word with a broader meaning than paronomasia:
  • paronomasia: a humorous play on words
  • sport: verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
Other hypernyms of paronomasia include fun, play.
paronomasia (noun) sport (noun)
a humorous play on words an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
someone who engages in sports
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine
paronomasia (verb) sport (verb)
play boisterously
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
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