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tapdance vs dance

dance vs tapdance

tapdance is not a noun while dance is a noun.

tapdance and dance both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tapdance No No Yes No
dance Yes No Yes No
As verbs, dance is a hypernym of tapdance; that is, dance is a word with a broader meaning than tapdance:
  • tapdance: dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
  • dance: move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
Other hypernyms of tapdance include trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe.
tapdance (noun) dance (noun)
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
a party for social dancing
a party of people assembled for dancing
tapdance (verb) dance (verb)
dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
move in a graceful and rhythmical way
skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways
Difference between tapdance and dance

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