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tuck vs edible

edible vs tuck

tuck and edible both are nouns.

tuck is not an adjective while edible is an adjective.

tuck is a verb but edible is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tuck Yes No Yes No
edible Yes Yes No No
As nouns, edible is a hypernym of tuck; that is, edible is a word with a broader meaning than tuck:
  • tuck: eatables (especially sweets)
  • edible: any substance that can be used as food
Other hypernyms of tuck include comestible, eatable, pabulum, victual, victuals.
tuck (noun) edible (noun)
a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place any substance that can be used as food
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
(sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest
eatables (especially sweets)
tuck (adjective) edible (adjective)
suitable for use as food
tuck (verb) edible (verb)
fit snugly into
make a tuck or several folds in
draw together into folds or puckers
Difference between tuck and edible

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