attempt vs put on the line

put on the line vs attempt

attempt is a noun but put on the line is not a noun.

attempt and put on the line both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No
put on the line	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, put on the line is a hyponym of attempt; that is, put on the line is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attempt:

attempt: make an effort or attempt
put on the line: expose to a chance of loss or damage

Other hyponyms of attempt include pick up the gauntlet, take a dare, fight, struggle, give it a try, have a go, grope, endeavor, endeavour, strive, give it a try, give it a whirl, adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances, lay on the line, risk.

attempt (noun)	put on the line (noun)
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
the act of attacking

attempt (verb)	put on the line (verb)
enter upon an activity or enterprise	expose to a chance of loss or damage
make an effort or attempt

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