wordplay vs pun
pun vs wordplaywordplay and pun both are nouns.
wordplay is not a verb while pun is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordplay | Yes | No | No | No |
| pun | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
wordplay and pun
are synonyms defined as:
- wordplay and pun: a humorous play on words
Other synonyms of wordplay include
paronomasia, punning.
| wordplay (noun) | pun (noun) |
|---|---|
| a humorous play on words | a humorous play on words |
| wordplay (verb) | pun (verb) |
|---|---|
| make a play on words |
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