pen vs swan

pen and swan both are nouns.

pen and swan both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pen	Yes	No	Yes	No
swan	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, swan is a hypernym of pen; that is, swan is a word with a broader meaning than pen:

pen: female swan
swan: stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

pen (noun)	swan (noun)
female swan	stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
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 (verb)	swan (verb)
produce a literary work	to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
	move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
	sweep majestically

Difference between pen and swan

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