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square vs rectangle

rectangle vs square

square and rectangle both are nouns.

square is an adjective but rectangle is not an adjective.

square is a verb but rectangle is not a verb.

square is an adverb but rectangle is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
square Yes Yes Yes Yes
rectangle Yes No No No
As nouns, rectangle is a hypernym of square; that is, rectangle is a word with a broader meaning than square:
  • square: (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
  • rectangle: a parallelogram with four right angles
Other hypernyms of square include regular polygon.
square (noun) rectangle (noun)
a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles a parallelogram with four right angles
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles
an open area at the meeting of two or more streets
a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
the product of two equal terms
(geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
something approximating the shape of a square
square (adjective) rectangle (adjective)
having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle
characterized by honesty and fairness
rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
without evasion or compromise
leaving no balance
providing abundant nourishment
square (verb) rectangle (verb)
make square
raise to the second power
turn the oar, while rowing
turn the paddle; in canoeing
position so as to be square
pay someone and settle a debt
be compatible with
cause to match, as of ideas or acts
square (adverb) rectangle (adverb)
in a straight direct way
firmly and solidly
in a square shape
Difference between square and rectangle

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