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screen vs wide screen

wide screen vs screen

screen and wide screen both are nouns.

screen is a verb but wide screen is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screen Yes No Yes No
wide screen Yes No No No
As nouns, wide screen is a hyponym of screen; that is, wide screen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than screen:
  • screen: a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
  • wide screen: a projection screen that is much wider than it is high
screen (noun) wide screen (noun)
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame a projection screen that is much wider than it is high
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
the personnel of the film industry
screen (verb) wide screen (verb)
examine methodically
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
prevent from entering
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
project onto a screen for viewing
examine in order to test suitability
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Difference between screen and wide screen

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