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wolf vs grey wolf

grey wolf vs wolf

wolf and grey wolf both are nouns.

wolf is a verb but grey wolf is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wolf Yes No Yes No
grey wolf Yes No No No
As nouns, grey wolf is a hyponym of wolf; that is, grey wolf is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wolf:
  • wolf: any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
  • grey wolf: a wolf with a brindled grey coat living in forested northern regions of North America
wolf (noun) grey wolf (noun)
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs a wolf with a brindled grey coat living in forested northern regions of North America
a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women
a cruelly rapacious person
wolf (verb) grey wolf (verb)
eat hastily
Difference between wolf and grey wolf

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