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word vs contraction

contraction vs word

word and contraction both are nouns.

word is a verb but contraction is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
word Yes No Yes No
contraction Yes No No No
As nouns, contraction is a hyponym of word; that is, contraction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than word:
  • word: a unit of language that native speakers can identify
  • contraction: a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
word (noun) contraction (noun)
a unit of language that native speakers can identify the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
a promise (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
information about recent and important events a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
a brief statement the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
an exchange of views on some topic
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
a verbal command for action
a string of bits stored in computer memory
word (verb) contraction (verb)
put into words or an expression
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