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putty vs put on

put on vs putty

putty is a noun but put on is not a noun.

putty is not an adjective while put on is an adjective.

putty and put on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
putty Yes No Yes No
put on No Yes Yes No
As verbs, put on is a hypernym of putty; that is, put on is a word with a broader meaning than putty:
  • putty: apply putty in order to fix or fill
  • put on: coat, cover or smear a surface with
Other hypernyms of putty include apply.
putty (noun) put on (noun)
a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass
putty (adjective) put on (adjective)
adopted in order to deceive
putty (verb) put on (verb)
apply putty in order to fix or fill put clothing on one's body
increase (one's body weight)
add to something existing
add to the odometer
fool or hoax
coat, cover or smear a surface with
prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance
carry out (performances)
put on the stove or ready for cooking
Difference between putty and put on

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