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spruce vs eastern spruce

eastern spruce vs spruce

spruce and eastern spruce both are nouns.

spruce is an adjective but eastern spruce is not an adjective.

spruce is a verb but eastern spruce is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spruce Yes Yes Yes No
eastern spruce Yes No No No
As nouns, eastern spruce is a hyponym of spruce; that is, eastern spruce is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spruce:
  • spruce: any coniferous tree of the genus Picea
  • eastern spruce: medium-sized spruce of eastern North America; chief lumber spruce of the area; source of pulpwood
spruce (noun) eastern spruce (noun)
any coniferous tree of the genus Picea medium-sized spruce of eastern North America; chief lumber spruce of the area; source of pulpwood
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
spruce (adjective) eastern spruce (adjective)
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
spruce (verb) eastern spruce (verb)
dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion
make neat, smart, or trim
Difference between spruce and eastern spruce

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