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pinnacle vs crown

crown vs pinnacle

pinnacle and crown both are nouns.

pinnacle and crown both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pinnacle Yes No Yes No
crown Yes No Yes No
As nouns, crown is a hypernym of pinnacle; that is, crown is a word with a broader meaning than pinnacle:
  • pinnacle: a lofty peak
  • crown: the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
Other hypernyms of pinnacle include crest, peak, summit, tip, top.
pinnacle (noun) crown (noun)
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or tower the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
a lofty peak an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
the center of a cambered road
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
the top of the head
the award given to the champion
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
an English coin worth 5 shillings
pinnacle (verb) crown (verb)
raise on or as if on a pinnacle be the culminating event
surmount with a pinnacle put an enamel cover on
invest with regal power; enthrone
form the topmost part of
Difference between pinnacle and crown

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