patchwork vs comfort

comfort vs patchwork

patchwork and comfort both are nouns.

patchwork is not a verb while comfort is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
patchwork	Yes	No	No	No
comfort	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, comfort is a hypernym of patchwork; that is, comfort is a word with a broader meaning than patchwork:

patchwork: a quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together
comfort: bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

Other hypernyms of patchwork include comforter, puff, quilt.

patchwork (noun)	comfort (noun)
sewing consisting of pieces of different materials sewn together in a pattern	the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
a quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together	assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal
a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas	bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
	a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
	a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
	a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
	satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

patchwork (verb)	comfort (verb)
	lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
	give moral or emotional strength to

Difference between patchwork and comfort

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