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ware vs wanton

wanton vs ware

ware and wanton both are nouns.

ware is not an adjective while wanton is an adjective.

ware and wanton both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ware Yes No Yes No
wanton Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, wanton is a hyponym of ware; that is, wanton is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ware:
  • ware: spend extravagantly
  • wanton: become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
ware (noun) wanton (noun)
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware', `software' lewd or lascivious woman
items for sale to the individual consumer
ware (adjective) wanton (adjective)
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
occurring without motivation or provocation
ware (verb) wanton (verb)
spend extravagantly behave extremely cruelly and brutally
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 ware and wanton

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