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spruce vs white spruce

white spruce vs spruce

spruce and white spruce both are nouns.

spruce is an adjective but white spruce is not an adjective.

spruce is a verb but white spruce is not a verb.

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

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