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yarn vs spun silk

spun silk vs yarn

yarn and spun silk both are nouns.

yarn is a verb but spun silk is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
yarn Yes No Yes No
spun silk Yes No No No
As nouns, spun silk is a hyponym of yarn; that is, spun silk is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than yarn:
  • yarn: a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
  • spun silk: yarn made from silk waste.
yarn (noun) spun silk (noun)
a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving yarn made from silk waste.
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
yarn (verb) spun silk (verb)
tell or spin a yarn
Difference between yarn and spun silk

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