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polynya vs water

water vs polynya

polynya and water both are nouns.

polynya is not a verb while water is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
polynya Yes No No No
water Yes No Yes No
As nouns, water is a hypernym of polynya; that is, water is a word with a broader meaning than polynya:
  • polynya: a stretch of open water surrounded by ice (especially in Arctic seas)
  • water: the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
Other hypernyms of polynya include body of water.
polynya (noun) water (noun)
a stretch of open water surrounded by ice (especially in Arctic seas) a facility that provides a source of water
a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants
the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
liquid excretory product
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour phlegm
polynya (verb) water (verb)
secrete or form water, as tears or saliva
supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
fill with tears
provide with water
Difference between polynya and water

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