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spacecraft vs satellite

satellite vs spacecraft

spacecraft and satellite both are nouns.

spacecraft is not an adjective while satellite is an adjective.

spacecraft is not a verb while satellite is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spacecraft Yes No No No
satellite Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, satellite is a hypernym of spacecraft; that is, satellite is a word with a broader meaning than spacecraft:
  • spacecraft: a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
  • satellite: man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
Other hypernyms of spacecraft include craft, artificial satellite, orbiter.
spacecraft (noun) satellite (noun)
a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
a person who follows or serves another
spacecraft (adjective) satellite (adjective)
surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power
spacecraft (verb) satellite (verb)
broadcast or disseminate via satellite
Difference between spacecraft and satellite

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