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shoe vs running shoe

running shoe vs shoe

shoe and running shoe both are nouns.

shoe is a verb but running shoe is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shoe Yes No Yes No
running shoe Yes No No No
As nouns, running shoe is a hyponym of shoe; that is, running shoe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shoe:
  • shoe: footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
  • running shoe: a light comfortable shoe designed for running
shoe (noun) running shoe (noun)
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material a light comfortable shoe designed for running
U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof
a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
(card games) a case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time
shoe (verb) running shoe (verb)
furnish with shoes
Difference between shoe and running shoe

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