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purse vs shoulder bag

shoulder bag vs purse

purse and shoulder bag both are nouns.

purse is a verb but shoulder bag is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
purse Yes No Yes No
shoulder bag Yes No No No
As nouns, shoulder bag is a hyponym of purse; that is, shoulder bag is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than purse:
  • purse: a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
  • shoulder bag: a large handbag that can be carried by a strap looped over the shoulder
Other hyponyms of purse include clutch, clutch bag, etui, evening bag, reticule.
purse (noun) shoulder bag (noun)
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) a large handbag that can be carried by a strap looped over the shoulder
a small bag for carrying money
a sum of money offered as a prize
a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse
purse (verb) shoulder bag (verb)
contract one's lips into a rounded shape
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
Difference between purse and shoulder bag

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