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Hypernyms

Noun:

A hypernym is a word that is more general or abstract than another word, representing a category or a broader term.

Example sentences:

1. Animals and plants are hypernyms for specific species like lions and roses.
2. Words such as "furniture" and "vehicle" are hypernyms that encompass various specific items.
3. Hypernyms help in classifying and organizing words into hierarchies.

Verb:

(No verb sense for the term "hypernyms".)

Adjective:

(No adjective sense for the term "hypernyms".)

Adverb:

(No adverb sense for the term "hypernyms".)

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