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spectacle vs display

display vs spectacle

spectacle and display both are nouns.

spectacle is not a verb while display is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spectacle Yes No No No
display Yes No Yes No
As nouns, display is a hypernym of spectacle; that is, display is a word with a broader meaning than spectacle:
  • spectacle: an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
  • display: a visual representation of something
Other hypernyms of spectacle include presentation.
spectacle (noun) display (noun)
a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself something shown to the public
an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale a visual representation of something
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight) an electronic device that represents information in visual form
exhibiting openly in public view
something intended to communicate a particular impression
behavior that makes your feelings public
spectacle (verb) display (verb)
to show, make visible or apparent
attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals
Difference between spectacle and display

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