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priming vs lighter

lighter vs priming

priming and lighter both are nouns.

priming is not a verb while lighter is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
priming Yes No No No
lighter Yes No Yes No
As nouns, lighter is a hypernym of priming; that is, lighter is a word with a broader meaning than priming:
  • priming: any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
  • lighter: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
Other hypernyms of priming include igniter, ignitor, light.
priming (noun) lighter (noun)
the act of making something ready a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
priming (verb) lighter (verb)
transport in a flatbottom boat
Difference between priming and lighter

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