sunscreen vs cream

cream vs sunscreen

sunscreen and cream both are nouns.

sunscreen is not a verb while cream is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sunscreen	Yes	No	No	No
cream	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, cream is a hypernym of sunscreen; that is, cream is a word with a broader meaning than sunscreen:

sunscreen: a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
cream: toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

Other hypernyms of sunscreen include emollient, ointment.

sunscreen (noun)	cream (noun)
a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn	toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
	the part of milk containing the butterfat
	the best people or things in a group

sunscreen (verb)	cream (verb)
	add cream to one's coffee, for example
	make creamy by beating
	remove from the surface
	put on cream, as on one's face or body
	beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Difference between sunscreen and cream

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