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trifle vs item

item vs trifle

trifle and item both are nouns.

trifle is a verb but item is not a verb.

trifle is not an adverb while item is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trifle Yes No Yes No
item Yes No No Yes
As nouns, item is a hypernym of trifle; that is, item is a word with a broader meaning than trifle:
  • trifle: a detail that is considered insignificant
  • item: an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
Other hypernyms of trifle include detail, point.
trifle (noun) item (noun)
something of small importance a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection
a detail that is considered insignificant an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
an individual instance of a type of symbol
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
trifle (verb) item (verb)
consider not very seriously
act frivolously
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
trifle (adverb) item (adverb)
(used when listing or enumerating items) also
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