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rider vs straphanger

straphanger vs rider

rider and straphanger both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rider Yes No No No
straphanger Yes No No No
As nouns, straphanger is a hyponym of rider; that is, straphanger is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rider:
  • rider: a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
  • straphanger: a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support
Other hyponyms of rider include commuter, fare, hitchhiker, stowaway.
rider (noun) straphanger (noun)
a clause that is appended to a legislative bill a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel) a commuter who uses public transportation
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
a traveler who actively rides a vehicle (as a bicycle or motorcycle)
Difference between rider and straphanger

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