diversion vs gambling

gambling vs diversion

diversion and gambling both are nouns.

diversion is not an adjective while gambling is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
diversion	Yes	No	No	No
gambling	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, gambling is a hyponym of diversion; that is, gambling is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than diversion:

diversion: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
gambling: the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

Other hyponyms of diversion include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, celebration, festivity, dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, amusement, entertainment, escapade, lark, escape, escapism, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, fun, merriment, playfulness, gaming, play, game, jest, jocularity, joke, night life, nightlife, interest, pastime, pursuit, child's play, play, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics, sport.

diversion (noun)	gambling (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack

diversion (adjective)	gambling (adjective)
	preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

Difference between diversion and gambling

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