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tape vs sellotape

sellotape vs tape

tape is a noun but sellotape is not a noun.

tape and sellotape both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tape Yes No Yes No
sellotape No No Yes No
As verbs, sellotape is a hyponym of tape; that is, sellotape is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tape:
  • tape: fasten or attach with tape
  • sellotape: fasten or attach with sellotape
Other hyponyms of tape include scotch tape.
tape (noun) sellotape (noun)
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
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) sellotape (verb)
register electronically fasten or attach with sellotape
record on videotape
fasten or attach with tape
Difference between tape and sellotape

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