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tape vs cassette tape

cassette tape vs tape

tape and cassette tape both are nouns.

tape is a verb but cassette tape is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tape Yes No Yes No
cassette tape Yes No No No
As nouns, cassette tape is a hyponym of tape; that is, cassette tape is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tape:
  • tape: memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
  • cassette tape: a cassette that contains magnetic tape
Other hyponyms of tape include audiotape, magnetic stripe, videotape.
tape (noun) cassette tape (noun)
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening a cassette that contains magnetic tape
a recording made on magnetic tape
measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
the finishing line for a foot race
tape (verb) cassette tape (verb)
register electronically
record on videotape
fasten or attach with tape
Difference between tape and cassette tape

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