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pen vs penitentiary

penitentiary vs pen

pen and penitentiary both are nouns.

pen is not an adjective while penitentiary is an adjective.

pen is a verb but penitentiary is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pen Yes No Yes No
penitentiary Yes Yes No No
As nouns, pen and penitentiary are synonyms defined as:
  • pen and penitentiary: a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
pen (noun) penitentiary (noun)
female swan a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
an enclosure for confining livestock
a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play
pen (adjective) penitentiary (adjective)
showing or constituting penance
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
pen (verb) penitentiary (verb)
produce a literary work
Difference between pen and penitentiary

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