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sarcophagus vs casket

casket vs sarcophagus

sarcophagus and casket both are nouns.

sarcophagus is not a verb while casket is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sarcophagus Yes No No No
casket Yes No Yes No
As nouns, casket is a hypernym of sarcophagus; that is, casket is a word with a broader meaning than sarcophagus:
  • sarcophagus: a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
  • casket: box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
Other hypernyms of sarcophagus include coffin.
sarcophagus (noun) casket (noun)
a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions) small and often ornate box for holding jewels or other valuables
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
sarcophagus (verb) casket (verb)
enclose in a casket
Difference between sarcophagus and casket

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