wand vs twig
twig vs wandwand and twig both are nouns.
wand is not a verb while twig is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wand | Yes | No | No | No |
| twig | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
twig is a hypernym of
wand; that is, twig is a
word with a broader meaning than wand:
- wand: a thin supple twig or rod
- twig: a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
| wand (noun) | twig (noun) |
|---|---|
| a rod used by a magician or water diviner | a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year |
| a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir | |
| a ceremonial or emblematic staff | |
| a thin supple twig or rod |
| wand (verb) | twig (verb) |
|---|---|
| branch out in a twiglike manner | |
| understand, usually after some initial difficulty |
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