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type vs backspace

backspace vs type

type and backspace both are nouns.

type and backspace both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
type Yes No Yes No
backspace Yes No Yes No
As verbs, backspace is a hyponym of type; that is, backspace is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than type:
  • type: write by means of a keyboard with types
  • backspace: hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard
Other hyponyms of type include shift, double-space, triple-space, touch-type.
type (noun) backspace (noun)
a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper the typewriter key used for back spacing
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
all of the tokens of the same symbol
printed characters
(biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
type (verb) backspace (verb)
identify as belonging to a certain type hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard
write by means of a keyboard with types
Difference between type and backspace

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