pun vs punning
punning vs punpun and punning both are nouns.
pun is a verb but punning is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pun | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| punning | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
pun and punning
are synonyms defined as:
- pun and punning: a humorous play on words
Other synonyms of pun include
paronomasia, wordplay.
| pun (noun) | punning (noun) |
|---|---|
| a humorous play on words | a humorous play on words |
| pun (verb) | punning (verb) |
|---|---|
| make a play on words |
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