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privy vs lavatory

lavatory vs privy

privy and lavatory both are nouns.

privy is an adjective but lavatory is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
privy Yes Yes No No
lavatory Yes No No No
As nouns, privy and lavatory are synonyms defined as:
  • privy and lavatory: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
Other synonyms of privy include bathroom, can, john, lav, toilet.
privy (noun) lavatory (noun)
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it
privy (adjective) lavatory (adjective)
(followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known
hidden from general view or use
Difference between privy and lavatory

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