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treasure vs trove

trove vs treasure

treasure and trove both are nouns.

treasure is a verb but trove is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
treasure Yes No Yes No
trove Yes No No No
As nouns, trove is a hyponym of treasure; that is, trove is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than treasure:
  • treasure: accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
  • trove: treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
Other hyponyms of treasure include fortune, valuable, king's ransom, treasure trove.
treasure (noun) trove (noun)
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
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) trove (verb)
be fond of; be attached to
hold dear
Difference between treasure and trove

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