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poem vs elegy

elegy vs poem

poem and elegy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poem Yes No No No
elegy Yes No No No
As nouns, elegy is a hyponym of poem; that is, elegy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than poem:
  • poem: a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
  • elegy: a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
poem (noun) elegy (noun)
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
Difference between poem and elegy

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