scuff vs slipper
slipper vs scuffscuff and slipper both are nouns.
scuff is a verb but slipper is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| scuff | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| slipper | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
slipper is a hypernym of
scuff; that is, slipper is a
word with a broader meaning than scuff:
- scuff: a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
- slipper: low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
Other hypernyms of scuff include
carpet slipper.
| scuff (noun) | slipper (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of scuffing (scraping or dragging the feet) | low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors |
| a slipper that has no fitting around the heel | a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction |
| scuff (verb) | slipper (verb) |
|---|---|
| poke at with the foot or toe | |
| mar by scuffing | |
| get or become scuffed | |
| walk without lifting the feet |
Words related to "scuff"
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