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rummy vs meld

meld vs rummy

rummy and meld both are nouns.

rummy is an adjective but meld is not an adjective.

rummy is not a verb while meld is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rummy Yes Yes No No
meld Yes No Yes No
As nouns, meld is a hyponym of rummy; that is, meld is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rummy:
  • rummy: a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards
  • meld: a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank
Other hyponyms of rummy include gin, gin rummy, knock rummy, basket rummy, canasta.
rummy (noun) meld (noun)
a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank
a chronic drinker
rummy (adjective) meld (adjective)
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
rummy (verb) meld (verb)
mix together different elements
lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually
announce for a score; of cards in a card game
Difference between rummy and meld

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