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show vs big stick

big stick vs show

show and big stick both are nouns.

show is a verb but big stick is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
show Yes No Yes No
big stick Yes No No No
As nouns, big stick is a hyponym of show; that is, big stick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than show:
  • show: something intended to communicate a particular impression
  • big stick: a display of force or power
Other hyponyms of show include gaudery, pomp.
show (noun) big stick (noun)
an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment a display of force or power
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
something intended to communicate a particular impression
show (verb) big stick (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
provide evidence for
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
give expression to
give evidence of, as of records
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
finish third or better in a horse or dog race
show in, or as in, a picture
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
make visible or noticeable
be or become visible or noticeable
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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