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pedal vs soft pedal

soft pedal vs pedal

pedal and soft pedal both are nouns.

pedal is an adjective but soft pedal is not an adjective.

pedal is a verb but soft pedal is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pedal Yes Yes Yes No
soft pedal Yes No No No
As nouns, soft pedal is a hyponym of pedal; that is, soft pedal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pedal:
  • pedal: a lever that is operated with the foot
  • soft pedal: a pedal on a piano that moves the action closer to the strings and so soften the sound
pedal (noun) soft pedal (noun)
a lever that is operated with the foot a pedal on a piano that moves the action closer to the strings and so soften the sound
a sustained bass note
pedal (adjective) soft pedal (adjective)
of or relating to the feet
pedal (verb) soft pedal (verb)
operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument
ride a bicycle
Difference between pedal and soft pedal

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