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tonic vs pop

pop vs tonic

tonic and pop both are nouns.

tonic and pop both are adjectives.

tonic is not a verb while pop is a verb.

tonic is not an adverb while pop is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tonic Yes Yes No No
pop Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, tonic and pop are synonyms defined as:
  • tonic and pop: a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
Other synonyms of tonic include soda, soda pop, soda water.
tonic (noun) pop (noun)
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love
(music) the first note of a diatonic scale a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
tonic (adjective) pop (adjective)
(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue
imparting vitality and energy
relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale
tonic (verb) pop (verb)
burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
take drugs, especially orally
drink down entirely
hit a pop-fly
put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
hit or strike
release suddenly
bulge outward
make a sharp explosive noise
appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly
cause to make a sharp explosive sound
tonic (adverb) pop (adverb)
like a pop or with a pop
Difference between tonic and pop

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