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shoelace vs lace

lace vs shoelace

shoelace and lace both are nouns.

shoelace is not a verb while lace is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shoelace Yes No No No
lace Yes No Yes No
As nouns, lace is a hypernym of shoelace; that is, lace is a word with a broader meaning than shoelace:
  • shoelace: a lace used for fastening shoes
  • lace: a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
Other hypernyms of shoelace include lacing.
shoelace (noun) lace (noun)
a lace used for fastening shoes a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
shoelace (verb) lace (verb)
add alcohol to (beverages)
draw through eyes or holes
spin, wind, or twist together
do lacework
make by braiding or interlacing
Difference between shoelace and lace

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