The difference between Underpants and Underwear

When used as nouns, underpants means underwear, clothing covering the genitalia, whereas underwear means clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.

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  1. Underpants as a noun:

    underwear, clothing covering the genitalia.

  1. Underwear as a noun:

    Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.

  2. Underwear as a noun:

    Underpants (boxers, briefs, panties, etc) and bras.

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