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fairy ring vs ring

ring vs fairy ring

fairy ring and ring both are nouns.

fairy ring is not a verb while ring is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fairy ring Yes No No No
ring Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ring is a hypernym of fairy ring; that is, ring is a word with a broader meaning than fairy ring:
  • fairy ring: a ring of fungi marking the periphery of the perennial underground growth of the mycelium
  • ring: a toroidal shape
Other hypernyms of fairy ring include anchor ring, annulus, doughnut, halo.
fairy ring (noun) ring (noun)
a ring of fungi marking the periphery of the perennial underground growth of the mycelium jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
a characteristic sound
the sound of a bell ringing
an association of criminals
(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
a toroidal shape
fairy ring (verb) ring (verb)
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
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
Difference between fairy ring and ring

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