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topping vs garnish

garnish vs topping

topping and garnish both are nouns.

topping is an adjective but garnish is not an adjective.

topping is not a verb while garnish is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
topping Yes Yes No No
garnish Yes No Yes No
As nouns, garnish is a hypernym of topping; that is, garnish is a word with a broader meaning than topping:
  • topping: a flavorful addition on top of a dish
  • garnish: something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
topping (noun) garnish (noun)
a flavorful addition on top of a dish any decoration added as a trimming or adornment
something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
topping (adjective) garnish (adjective)
excellent; best possible
topping (verb) garnish (verb)
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support
Difference between topping and garnish

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