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rib vs bone

bone vs rib

rib and bone both are nouns.

rib is not an adjective while bone is an adjective.

rib and bone both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rib Yes No Yes No
bone Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, bone is a hypernym of rib; that is, bone is a word with a broader meaning than rib:
  • rib: any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
  • bone: rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
Other hypernyms of rib include os.
rib (noun) bone (noun)
support resembling the rib of an animal a shade of white the color of bleached bones
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates) the porous calcified substance from which bones are made
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
a teasing remark
cut of meat including one or more ribs
rib (adjective) bone (adjective)
consisting of or made up of bone
rib (verb) bone (verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule remove the bones from
form vertical ribs by knitting study intensively, as before an exam
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