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poky vs house of correction

house of correction vs poky

poky and house of correction both are nouns.

poky is an adjective but house of correction is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poky Yes Yes No No
house of correction Yes No No No
As nouns, house of correction is a hyponym of poky; that is, house of correction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than poky:
  • poky: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
  • house of correction: (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences
Other hyponyms of poky include bastille, holding cell, hoosegow, hoosgow, lockup, workhouse.
poky (noun) house of correction (noun)
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) (formerly) a jail or other place of detention for persons convicted of minor offences
poky (adjective) house of correction (adjective)
small and remote and insignificant
wasting time
Difference between poky and house of correction

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