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tiger beetle vs beetle

beetle vs tiger beetle

tiger beetle and beetle both are nouns.

tiger beetle is not an adjective while beetle is an adjective.

tiger beetle is not a verb while beetle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tiger beetle Yes No No No
beetle Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, beetle is a hypernym of tiger beetle; that is, beetle is a word with a broader meaning than tiger beetle:
  • tiger beetle: active usually bright-colored beetle that preys on other insects
  • beetle: insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
tiger beetle (noun) beetle (noun)
active usually bright-colored beetle that preys on other insects insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing
tiger beetle (adjective) beetle (adjective)
jutting or overhanging
tiger beetle (verb) beetle (verb)
beat with a beetle
fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle
be suspended over or hang over
Difference between tiger beetle and beetle

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