The difference between Hardback and Hardcover

When used as nouns, hardback means a book with a solid binding, whereas hardcover means a book with a rigid binding, often of cardboard or leather.

When used as adjectives, hardback means having a solid binding, whereas hardcover means having a rigid binding.


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  1. Hardback as a noun:

    A book with a solid binding.

  1. Hardback as an adjective (of a book):

    Having a solid binding.

  1. Hardcover as a noun:

    A book with a rigid binding, often of cardboard or leather.

  1. Hardcover as an adjective (of a book):

    Having a rigid binding.

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