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shop vs window-shop

window-shop vs shop

shop is a noun but window-shop is not a noun.

shop and window-shop both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shop Yes No Yes No
window-shop No No Yes No
As verbs, window-shop is a hyponym of shop; that is, window-shop is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shop:
  • shop: shop around; not necessarily buying
  • window-shop: examine the shop windows; shop with the eyes only
Other hyponyms of shop include comparison-shop, antique.
shop (noun) window-shop (noun)
a course of instruction in a trade (as carpentry or electricity)
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
shop (verb) window-shop (verb)
give away information about somebody examine the shop windows; shop with the eyes only
do one's shopping
shop around; not necessarily buying
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
Difference between shop and window-shop

Words related to "shop"

Words related to "window-shop"


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