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wanton vs ware

ware vs wanton

wanton and ware both are nouns.

wanton is an adjective but ware is not an adjective.

wanton and ware both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wanton Yes Yes Yes No
ware Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ware is a hypernym of wanton; that is, ware is a word with a broader meaning than wanton:
  • wanton: become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
  • ware: spend extravagantly
Other hypernyms of wanton include consume, squander, waste.
wanton (noun) ware (noun)
lewd or lascivious woman articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware', `software'
items for sale to the individual consumer
wanton (adjective) ware (adjective)
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
occurring without motivation or provocation
wanton (verb) ware (verb)
behave extremely cruelly and brutally spend extravagantly
engage in amorous play
become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
spend wastefully
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life
Difference between wanton and ware

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