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Examples of Hyponym

Hyponym is a term in linguistics that refers to a word or phrase that is more specific than another word or phrase. It is a term used to describe the relationship between words where one word is a type of another word.

Examples:

1. Noun:
• Animal is a hyponym of living organisms.
• Rose is a hyponym of flowers.
• Car is a hyponym of vehicles.
2. Verb:
• Run is a hyponym of move.
• Whisper is a hyponym of speak.
• Jump is a hyponym of leap.
3. Adjective:
• Red is a hyponym of colors.
• Large is a hyponym of sizes.
• Fresh is a hyponym of qualities.

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