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slam vs grand slam

grand slam vs slam

slam and grand slam both are nouns.

slam is a verb but grand slam is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slam Yes No Yes No
grand slam Yes No No No
As nouns, grand slam is a hyponym of slam; that is, grand slam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than slam:
  • slam: winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
  • grand slam: winning all of the tricks in a hand of bridge
Other hyponyms of slam include little slam, small slam.
slam (noun) grand slam (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect winning all of the tricks in a hand of bridge
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
a forceful impact that makes a loud noise
the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects
slam (verb) grand slam (verb)
strike violently
close violently
throw violently
dance the slam dance
Difference between slam and grand slam

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