* Word: This is the broadest category. It encompasses all units of language that carry meaning, including verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, etc. A word is a fundamental building block of language.
* Verb: A verb is a specific type of word. It denotes an action, state, or occurrence. It's essential for expressing what's happening, being done, or existing.
Here's a breakdown:
* All verbs are words, but not all words are verbs.
* Words are the overall category, while verbs are a subcategory within that.
* Verbs have a specific function within a sentence: they express actions, states, or occurrences.
Examples:
* Word: "run," "quickly," "the," "happy," "dog"
* Verb: "run," "sleep," "eat," "think," "exist"
In simple terms:
Think of it like this:
* Word: Any piece of Lego you use to build something.
* Verb: A specific Lego brick that represents an action (e.g., a person figure or a car).