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vagabond vs hobo

hobo vs vagabond

vagabond and hobo both are nouns.

vagabond is an adjective but hobo is not an adjective.

vagabond is a verb but hobo is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vagabond Yes Yes Yes No
hobo Yes No No No
As nouns, hobo is a hyponym of vagabond; that is, hobo is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vagabond:
  • vagabond: a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
  • hobo: a vagrant
Other hyponyms of vagabond include beachcomber, sundowner, bum, tramp.
vagabond (noun) hobo (noun)
anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place a vagrant
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support a worker who moves around and works temporarily in different places
vagabond (adjective) hobo (adjective)
continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or community
vagabond (verb) hobo (verb)
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Difference between vagabond and hobo

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