contribution vs attempt

attempt vs contribution

contribution and attempt both are nouns.

contribution is not a verb while attempt is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contribution	Yes	No	No	No
attempt	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, attempt is a hypernym of contribution; that is, attempt is a word with a broader meaning than contribution:

contribution: the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Other hypernyms of contribution include effort, endeavor, endeavour, try.

contribution (noun)	attempt (noun)
act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity	earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story	the act of attacking
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
an amount of money contributed

contribution (verb)	attempt (verb)
	enter upon an activity or enterprise
	make an effort or attempt

Difference between contribution and attempt

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