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What are the examples of hyponyms?

Hyponym Examples:

A hyponym is a word that is more specific than another word, which is called its hypernym. Here are some examples:

Hypernym: Animal

Hyponyms: Cat, dog, bird, fish, reptile, insect

Hypernym: Vehicle

Hyponyms: Car, truck, bicycle, motorcycle, airplane, boat

Hypernym: Color

Hyponyms: Red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple

Hypernym: Fruit

Hyponyms: Apple, banana, strawberry, grape, orange, pineapple

Hypernym: Tree

Hyponyms: Oak, maple, pine, willow, elm, birch

Hypernym: Food

Hyponyms: Pizza, pasta, salad, steak, soup, ice cream

Hypernym: Flower

Hyponyms: Rose, tulip, daisy, lily, sunflower, orchid

Hypernym: Furniture

Hyponyms: Chair, table, couch, bed, desk, dresser

Hypernym: Clothing

Hyponyms: Shirt, pants, dress, skirt, sweater, jacket

Hypernym: Sport

Hyponyms: Basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, swimming, golf

Hypernym: Emotion

Hyponyms: Happiness, sadness, anger, fear, love, joy

Hypernym: Tool

Hyponyms: Hammer, screwdriver, wrench, saw, drill, pliers

Hypernym: Music

Hyponyms: Rock, pop, jazz, classical, country, hip hop

This is just a small sample of examples. There are countless hyponyms for various hypernyms!

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