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swine vs hog

hog vs swine

swine and hog both are nouns.

swine is not a verb while hog is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swine Yes No No No
hog Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hog is a hyponym of swine; that is, hog is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than swine:
  • swine: stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
  • hog: domestic swine
swine (noun) hog (noun)
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals domestic swine
a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared
a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
swine (verb) hog (verb)
take greedily; take more than one's share
Difference between swine and hog

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