tablespoon vs spoon
spoon vs tablespoontablespoon and spoon both are nouns.
tablespoon is not a verb while spoon is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablespoon | Yes | No | No | No |
| spoon | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
spoon is a hypernym of
tablespoon; that is, spoon is a
word with a broader meaning than tablespoon:
- tablespoon: a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving
- spoon: a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
| tablespoon (noun) | spoon (noun) |
|---|---|
| a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving | a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food |
| as much as a tablespoon will hold | formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face |
| as much as a spoon will hold |
| tablespoon (verb) | spoon (verb) |
|---|---|
| scoop up or take up with a spoon | |
| snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others |
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