buffer vs zone

buffer and zone both are nouns.

buffer and zone both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
buffer	Yes	No	Yes	No
zone	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, zone is a hypernym of buffer; that is, zone is a word with a broader meaning than buffer:

buffer: a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
zone: an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic

buffer (noun)	zone (noun)
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact	(anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure
a power tool used to buff surfaces	a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track	an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system	any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

buffer (verb)	zone (verb)
add a buffer (a solution)	separate or apportion into sections
protect from impact	regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns

Difference between buffer and zone

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