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round vs purse

purse vs round

round and purse both are nouns.

round is an adjective but purse is not an adjective.

round and purse both are verbs.

round is an adverb but purse is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
round Yes Yes Yes Yes
purse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, purse is a hyponym of round; that is, purse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than round:
  • round: make round
  • purse: contract one's lips into a rounded shape
round (noun) purse (noun)
(often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
the usual activities in your day a small bag for carrying money
the activity of playing 18 holes of golf a sum of money offered as a prize
any circular or rotating mechanism a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time
an outburst of applause
a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)
a regular route for a sentry or policeman
the course along which communications spread
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
round (adjective) purse (adjective)
having the shape or form of a circle
(of sounds) full and rich
(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
round (verb) purse (verb)
become round, plump, or shapely contract one's lips into a rounded shape
make round gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
express as a round number
pronounce with rounded lips
attack in speech or writing
wind around; move along a circular course
round (adverb) purse (adverb)
from beginning to end; throughout
Difference between round and purse

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