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sylvan vs spirit

spirit vs sylvan

sylvan and spirit both are nouns.

sylvan is an adjective but spirit is not an adjective.

sylvan is not a verb while spirit is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sylvan Yes Yes No No
spirit Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spirit is a hypernym of sylvan; that is, spirit is a word with a broader meaning than sylvan:
  • sylvan: a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
  • spirit: any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
Other hypernyms of sylvan include disembodied spirit.
sylvan (noun) spirit (noun)
a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
animation and energy in action or expression
an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
the intended meaning of a communication
any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings
the vital principle or animating force within living things
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
sylvan (adjective) spirit (adjective)
relating to or characteristic of wooded regions
sylvan (verb) spirit (verb)
infuse with spirit
Difference between sylvan and spirit

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