baseball vs connect

baseball is a noun but connect is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
baseball	Yes	No	No	No
connect	No	No	Yes	No

baseball (noun)	connect (noun)
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
a ball used in playing baseball

baseball (verb)	connect (verb)
	make a logical or causal connection
	join for the purpose of communication
	join by means of communication equipment
	connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
	land on or hit solidly
	plug into an outlet
	hit or play a ball successfully
	establish communication with someone
	establish a rapport or relationship
	be or become joined or united or linked
	be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation