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upper vs bunk

bunk vs upper

upper and bunk both are nouns.

upper is an adjective but bunk is not an adjective.

upper is not a verb while bunk is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upper Yes Yes No No
bunk Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bunk is a hypernym of upper; that is, bunk is a word with a broader meaning than upper:
  • upper: the higher of two berths
  • bunk: a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers
Other hypernyms of upper include berth, built in bed.
upper (noun) bunk (noun)
piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers
a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression a rough bed (as at a campsite)
the higher of two berths beds built one above the other
a long trough for feeding cattle
unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
a message that seems to convey no meaning
upper (adjective) bunk (adjective)
the topmost one of two; upper
higher in place or position
superior in rank or accomplishment
upper (verb) bunk (verb)
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
provide with a bunk
avoid paying
Difference between upper and bunk

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