Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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yardstick | Yes | No | No | No |
ruler | Yes | No | No | No |
yardstick (noun) | ruler (noun) |
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a ruler or tape that is three feet long | measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths |
a measure or standard used for comparison | a person who rules or commands |