Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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ruby | Yes | Yes | No | No |
jewel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
ruby (noun) | jewel (noun) |
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a deep and vivid red color | a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry |
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem | a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry |
a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers |
ruby (adjective) | jewel (adjective) |
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of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies |
ruby (verb) | jewel (verb) |
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adorn or decorate with precious stones |