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portiere vs curtain

curtain vs portiere

portiere and curtain both are nouns.

portiere is not a verb while curtain is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
portiere Yes No No No
curtain Yes No Yes No
As nouns, curtain is a hypernym of portiere; that is, curtain is a word with a broader meaning than portiere:
  • portiere: a heavy curtain hung across a doorway
  • curtain: hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
Other hypernyms of portiere include drape, drapery, mantle, pall.
portiere (noun) curtain (noun)
a heavy curtain hung across a doorway hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
any barrier to communication or vision
portiere (verb) curtain (verb)
provide with drapery
Difference between portiere and curtain

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