diversion vs sport

sport vs diversion

diversion and sport both are nouns.

diversion is not a verb while sport is a verb.

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

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

diversion: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
sport: an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

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, gambling, gaming, play, game, jest, jocularity, joke, night life, nightlife, interest, pastime, pursuit, child's play, play, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics.

diversion (noun)	sport (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)	the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack	verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
	someone who engages in sports
	(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
	a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
	(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine

diversion (verb)	sport (verb)
	play boisterously
	wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

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