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patty vs candy

candy vs patty

patty and candy both are nouns.

patty is not a verb while candy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
patty Yes No No No
candy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, candy is a hypernym of patty; that is, candy is a word with a broader meaning than patty:
  • patty: round flat candy
  • candy: a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
Other hypernyms of patty include confect.
patty (noun) candy (noun)
round flat candy a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
small pie or pasty
small flat mass of chopped or ground food
patty (verb) candy (verb)
coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
Difference between patty and candy

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