Difference between Swan and Goose

What is the difference between Swan and Goose?

Swan as a noun is (plural also 'swan') any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus cygnus, most of which have white plumage. while Goose as a noun is any of various grazing waterfowl of the family anatidae, bigger than a duck

Swan

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (plural also 'swan') Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus, most of which have white plumage. One whose grace etc. suggests a swan.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To travel from place to place with no fixed itinerary or purpose. To swear, declare

Example sentence: 'Swan Lake' was my favourite piece of music when I was younger, and I never had a chance to skate to it.

Goose

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To sharply poke or pinch someone's buttocks. Derived from a goose's inclination to bite at a retreating intruder's hindquarters.To gently accelerate an automobile or machine, or give repeated small taps on the accelerator.Of private-hire taxi drivers, to pick up a passenger who has not pre-booked a cab. This is unauthorised under UK licensing conditions.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, bigger than a duckA stupid personA tailor's iron, heated in live coals or embers, used to press fabrics.

We hope you now know whether to use Swan or Goose in your sentence.

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