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chain vs ring

ring vs chain

chain and ring both are nouns.

chain and ring both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chain Yes No Yes No
ring Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ring is a hyponym of chain; that is, ring is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chain:
  • chain: (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
  • ring: (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
Other hyponyms of chain include closed chain, long-chain molecule, long chain, open chain.
chain (noun) ring (noun)
a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
a necklace made by stringing objects together a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
anything that acts as a restraint a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
a linked or connected series of objects a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together a characteristic sound
(business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership the sound of a bell ringing
(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule) an association of criminals
a series of hills or mountains (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
a unit of length a toroidal shape
chain (verb) ring (verb)
fasten or secure with chains get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
connect or arrange into a chain by linking attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
sound loudly and sonorously
make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification
ring or echo with sound
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