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pipe vs adorn

adorn vs pipe

pipe is a noun but adorn is not a noun.

pipe and adorn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pipe Yes No Yes No
adorn No No Yes No
As verbs, adorn is a hypernym of pipe; that is, adorn is a word with a broader meaning than pipe:
  • pipe: trim with piping
  • adorn: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Other hypernyms of pipe include beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament.
pipe (noun) adorn (noun)
a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
the flues and stops on a pipe organ
a tubular wind instrument
a hollow cylindrical shape
pipe (verb) adorn (verb)
utter a shrill cry make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
play on a pipe furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
trim with piping be beautiful to look at
transport by pipeline
Difference between pipe and adorn

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