The difference between Lion and Pride
When used as nouns, lion means a big cat, panthera leo, native to africa, india and formerly to much of europe. the term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. it also applies to related species like mountain lions. a male lion, whereas pride means the quality or state of being proud.
Lion is also adjective with the meaning: of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
Pride is also verb with the meaning: to take or experience pride in something.
check bellow for the other definitions of Lion and Pride
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Lion as a noun:
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions. A male lion.
Examples:
"Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago."
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Lion as a noun (heraldiccharge):
A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.
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Lion as a noun:
A Chinese foo dog.
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Lion as a noun:
An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
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Lion as a noun:
A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
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Lion as a noun:
A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
Examples:
"color paneC19A6B"
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Lion as a noun (historical):
An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.
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Lion as an adjective:
Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
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Pride as a noun:
The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
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Pride as a noun (often with ''of'' or ''in''):
A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense.
Examples:
"He took pride in his work."
"He had pride of ownership in his department."
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Pride as a noun:
Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris.
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Pride as a noun:
That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.
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Pride as a noun:
Show; ostentation; glory.
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Pride as a noun:
Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory,
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Pride as a noun:
Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.
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Pride as a noun:
Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.
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Pride as a noun (zoology, collective):
A company of lions or other large felines.
Examples:
"A pride of lions often consists of a dominant male, his harem and their offspring, but young adult males 'leave home' to roam about as bachelors pride until able to seize/establish a family pride of their own."
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Pride as a noun (zoology):
The small European lamprey species .
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Pride as a noun:
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Pride as a verb (reflexive):
To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.
Examples:
"I pride myself on being a good judge of character."