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rat vs black rat

black rat vs rat

rat and black rat both are nouns.

rat is a verb but black rat is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rat Yes No Yes No
black rat Yes No No No
As nouns, black rat is a hyponym of rat; that is, black rat 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
  • black rat: common household pest originally from Asia that has spread worldwide
rat (noun) black rat (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) black rat (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 black rat

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