puppy vs pup
pup vs puppypuppy and pup both are nouns.
puppy is not a verb while pup is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| puppy | Yes | No | No | No |
| pup | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
pup is a hypernym of
puppy; that is, pup is a
word with a broader meaning than puppy:
- puppy: a young dog
- pup: young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
As nouns,
puppy and pup
are synonyms defined as:
- puppy and pup: an inexperienced young person
| puppy (noun) | pup (noun) |
|---|---|
| a young dog | young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf |
| an inexperienced young person | an inexperienced young person |
| puppy (verb) | pup (verb) |
|---|---|
| give birth to (a puppy) |
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