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table vs table of contents

table of contents vs table

table and table of contents both are nouns.

table is a verb but table of contents is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
table Yes No Yes No
table of contents Yes No No No
As nouns, table of contents is a hyponym of table; that is, table of contents is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than table:
  • table: a set of data arranged in rows and columns
  • table of contents: a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
table (noun) table of contents (noun)
a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it
food or meals in general
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game
flat tableland with steep edges
table (verb) table of contents (verb)
arrange or enter in tabular form
hold back to a later time
Difference between table and table of contents

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