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table vs reprieve

reprieve vs table

table and reprieve both are nouns.

table and reprieve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
table Yes No Yes No
reprieve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reprieve is a hyponym of table; that is, reprieve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than table:
  • table: hold back to a later time
  • reprieve: postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
Other hyponyms of table include call, hold, suspend, probate, respite.
table (noun) reprieve (noun)
a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
food or meals in general an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
a set of data arranged in rows and columns a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game
flat tableland with steep edges
table (verb) reprieve (verb)
arrange or enter in tabular form relieve temporarily
hold back to a later time postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
Difference between table and reprieve

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