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treasure vs king's ransom

king's ransom vs treasure

treasure and king's ransom both are nouns.

treasure is a verb but king's ransom is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
treasure Yes No Yes No
king's ransom Yes No No No
As nouns, king's ransom is a hyponym of treasure; that is, king's ransom is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than treasure:
  • treasure: accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
  • king's ransom: a very large treasure
Other hyponyms of treasure include fortune, valuable, treasure trove, trove.
treasure (noun) king's ransom (noun)
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection a very large treasure
a collection of precious things
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
any possession that is highly valued by its owner
treasure (verb) king's ransom (verb)
be fond of; be attached to
hold dear
Difference between treasure and king's ransom

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