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rat vs Rattus rattus

Rattus rattus vs rat

rat and Rattus rattus both are nouns.

rat is a verb but Rattus rattus is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rat Yes No Yes No
Rattus rattus Yes No No No
As nouns, Rattus rattus is a hyponym of rat; that is, Rattus rattus is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rat:
  • rat: any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
  • Rattus rattus: common household pest originally from Asia that has spread worldwide
rat (noun) Rattus rattus (noun)
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse common household pest originally from Asia that has spread worldwide
a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority
rat (verb) Rattus rattus (verb)
give away information about somebody
catch rats, especially with dogs
give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
take the place of work of someone on strike
employ scabs or strike breakers in
Difference between rat and Rattus rattus

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