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sphere vs bead

bead vs sphere

sphere and bead both are nouns.

sphere is not a verb while bead is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sphere Yes No No No
bead Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bead is a hyponym of sphere; that is, bead is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sphere:
  • sphere: a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)
  • bead: a shape that is spherical and small
Other hyponyms of sphere include conglobation, conglomeration, ball, globe, orb, drop, pearl.
sphere (noun) bead (noun)
any spherically shaped artifact a small ball with a hole through the middle
a particular aspect of life or activity a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
the geographical area in which one nation is very influential a shape that is spherical and small
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)
a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center
a particular environment or walk of life
sphere (verb) bead (verb)
string together like beads
decorate by sewing beads onto
form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example
Difference between sphere and bead

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