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aerial vs flare

flare vs aerial

aerial and flare both are nouns.

aerial is an adjective but flare is not an adjective.

aerial is not a verb while flare is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aerial Yes Yes No No
flare Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flare is a hyponym of aerial; that is, flare is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than aerial:
  • aerial: a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
  • flare: a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
Other hyponyms of aerial include flare pass, screen pass.
aerial (noun) flare (noun)
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
a sudden outburst of emotion
a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
a sudden burst of flame
a shape that spreads outward
reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
aerial (adjective) flare (adjective)
existing or living or growing or operating in the air
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
aerial (verb) flare (verb)
become flared and widen, usually at one end
erupt or intensify suddenly
burn brightly
shine with a sudden light
Difference between aerial and flare

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