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token vs postage stamp

postage stamp vs token

token and postage stamp both are nouns.

token is an adjective but postage stamp is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
token Yes Yes No No
postage stamp Yes No No No
As nouns, postage stamp is a hyponym of token; that is, postage stamp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than token:
  • token: an individual instance of a type of symbol
  • postage stamp: a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that postal fees have been paid
Other hyponyms of token include postage, stamp, trading stamp.
token (noun) postage stamp (noun)
a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that postal fees have been paid
something of sentimental value
an individual instance of a type of symbol
something serving as a sign of something else
token (adjective) postage stamp (adjective)
insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)
Difference between token and postage stamp

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