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Clapping vs Ovation - What's the difference?

clapping | ovation | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between clapping and ovation

is that clapping is the action by which someone or something claps while ovation is prolonged enthusiastic applause.

As a verb clapping

is present participle of lang=en.

clapping

English

Verb

(head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The action by which someone or something claps.

    • ovation

    English

    (wikipedia ovation)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Prolonged enthusiastic applause.
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  • (Ancient Rome ) A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.

    • Derived terms

    * standing ovation