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plight vs box

box vs plight

plight and box both are nouns.

plight and box both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plight Yes No Yes No
box Yes No Yes No
As nouns, box is a hyponym of plight; that is, box is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than plight:
  • plight: a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
  • box: a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
Other hyponyms of plight include care, corner, hot water.
plight (noun) box (noun)
a solemn pledge of fidelity a blow with the hand (usually on the ear)
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
the driver's seat on a coach
any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
evergreen shrubs or small trees
the quantity contained in a box
a rectangular drawing
a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
plight (verb) box (verb)
promise solemnly and formally hit with the fist
give to in marriage engage in a boxing match
put into a box
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