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vagabond vs tramp

tramp vs vagabond

vagabond and tramp both are nouns.

vagabond is an adjective but tramp is not an adjective.

vagabond and tramp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vagabond Yes Yes Yes No
tramp Yes No Yes No
As nouns, tramp is a hyponym of vagabond; that is, tramp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vagabond:
  • vagabond: a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
  • tramp: a vagrant
Other hyponyms of vagabond include beachcomber, sundowner, bum, hobo.
As verbs, vagabond and tramp are synonyms defined as:
  • vagabond and tramp: move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Other synonyms of vagabond include cast, drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, wander.
vagabond (noun) tramp (noun)
anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
a heavy footfall
a vagrant
a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex
a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)
vagabond (adjective) tramp (adjective)
continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or community
vagabond (verb) tramp (verb)
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
cross on foot
Difference between vagabond and tramp

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