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pocketbook vs purse

purse vs pocketbook

pocketbook and purse both are nouns.

pocketbook is not a verb while purse is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pocketbook Yes No No No
purse Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pocketbook and purse are synonyms defined as:
  • pocketbook and purse: a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
Other synonyms of pocketbook include bag, handbag.
pocketbook (noun) purse (noun)
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
pocket-sized paperback book a small bag for carrying money
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money a sum of money offered as a prize
your personal financial means a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse
pocketbook (verb) purse (verb)
contract one's lips into a rounded shape
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
Difference between pocketbook and purse

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