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withy vs sprig

sprig vs withy

withy and sprig both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
withy Yes No No No
sprig Yes No No No
As nouns, sprig is a hypernym of withy; that is, sprig is a word with a broader meaning than withy:
  • withy: strong flexible twig
  • sprig: a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
Other hypernyms of withy include branchlet, twig.
withy (noun) sprig (noun)
strong flexible twig an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
Difference between withy and sprig

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