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proof spirit vs intoxicant

intoxicant vs proof spirit

proof spirit and intoxicant both are nouns.

proof spirit is not an adjective while intoxicant is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proof spirit Yes No No No
intoxicant Yes Yes No No
As nouns, intoxicant is a hypernym of proof spirit; that is, intoxicant is a word with a broader meaning than proof spirit:
  • proof spirit: a mixture containing half alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit
  • intoxicant: a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
Other hypernyms of proof spirit include alcohol, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, inebriant.
proof spirit (noun) intoxicant (noun)
a mixture containing half alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit a drug that can produce a state of intoxication
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
proof spirit (adjective) intoxicant (adjective)
causing intoxication
Difference between proof spirit and intoxicant

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