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spruce vs yellow spruce

yellow spruce vs spruce

spruce and yellow spruce both are nouns.

spruce is an adjective but yellow spruce is not an adjective.

spruce is a verb but yellow spruce is not a verb.

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

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