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tunnel vs underpass

underpass vs tunnel

tunnel and underpass both are nouns.

tunnel is a verb but underpass is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tunnel Yes No Yes No
underpass Yes No No No
As nouns, underpass is a hyponym of tunnel; that is, underpass is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tunnel:
  • tunnel: a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
  • underpass: an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway
Other hyponyms of tunnel include catacomb, railroad tunnel, subway.
tunnel (noun) underpass (noun)
a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars) an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway
a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
tunnel (verb) underpass (verb)
force a way through
move through by or as by digging
Difference between tunnel and underpass

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