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university vs gown

gown vs university

university and gown both are nouns.

university is not a verb while gown is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
university Yes No No No
gown Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gown is a hyponym of university; that is, gown is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than university:
  • university: the body of faculty and students at a university
  • gown: the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located
Other hyponyms of university include varsity.
university (noun) gown (noun)
establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
the body of faculty and students at a university outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located
university (verb) gown (verb)
dress in a gown
Difference between university and gown

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