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veterinarian vs doctor

doctor vs veterinarian

veterinarian and doctor both are nouns.

veterinarian is not a verb while doctor is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
veterinarian Yes No No No
doctor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, doctor is a hypernym of veterinarian; that is, doctor is a word with a broader meaning than veterinarian:
  • veterinarian: a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
  • doctor: a licensed medical practitioner
Other hypernyms of veterinarian include doc, Dr., MD, medico, physician.
veterinarian (noun) doctor (noun)
a doctor who practices veterinary medicine children take the roles of physician or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the physician's office
a licensed medical practitioner
a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution
veterinarian (verb) doctor (verb)
give medical treatment to
alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
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