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poem vs lyric

lyric vs poem

poem and lyric both are nouns.

poem is not an adjective while lyric is an adjective.

poem is not a verb while lyric is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poem Yes No No No
lyric Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, lyric is a hyponym of poem; that is, lyric is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than poem:
  • poem: a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
  • lyric: a short poem of songlike quality
poem (noun) lyric (noun)
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines a short poem of songlike quality
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
poem (adjective) lyric (adjective)
used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
relating to or being musical drama
expressing deep emotion
poem (verb) lyric (verb)
write lyrics for (a song)
Difference between poem and lyric

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