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straphanger vs rider

rider vs straphanger

straphanger and rider both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
straphanger Yes No No No
rider Yes No No No
As nouns, rider is a hypernym of straphanger; that is, rider is a word with a broader meaning than straphanger:
  • straphanger: a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support
  • rider: a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
Other hypernyms of straphanger include passenger.
straphanger (noun) rider (noun)
a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support a clause that is appended to a legislative bill
a commuter who uses public transportation a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
a traveler who actively rides a vehicle (as a bicycle or motorcycle)
Difference between straphanger and rider

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