preen vs crow
crow vs preenpreen is not a noun while crow is a noun.
preen and crow both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| preen | No | No | Yes | No |
| crow | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
crow is a hypernym of
preen; that is, crow is a
word with a broader meaning than preen:
- preen: pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
- crow: dwell on with satisfaction
| preen (noun) | crow (noun) |
|---|---|
| black birds having a raucous call | |
| an instance of boastful talk | |
| the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it) |
| preen (verb) | crow (verb) |
|---|---|
| dress or groom with elaborate care | dwell on with satisfaction |
| pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement | express pleasure verbally |
| clean with one's bill | utter shrill sounds |
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