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pun vs paronomasia

paronomasia vs pun

pun and paronomasia both are nouns.

pun is a verb but paronomasia is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pun Yes No Yes No
paronomasia Yes No No No
As nouns, pun and paronomasia are synonyms defined as:
  • pun and paronomasia: a humorous play on words
Other synonyms of pun include punning, wordplay.
pun (noun) paronomasia (noun)
a humorous play on words a humorous play on words
pun (verb) paronomasia (verb)
make a play on words
Difference between pun and paronomasia

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