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fasten vs ground

ground vs fasten

fasten is not a noun while ground is a noun.

fasten and ground both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fasten No No Yes No
ground Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ground is a hyponym of fasten; that is, ground is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fasten:
  • fasten: cause to be firmly attached
  • ground: fix firmly and stably
Other hyponyms of fasten include strap, bind, tie, rig, bitt, latch, garter, chain, cable, picket, rope up, cinch, girth, bandage, bind, cramp, cleat, anchor, cast anchor, drop anchor, anchor, moor, berth, moor, tie up, spike, run up, sew, sew together, stitch, crank, noose, chock, brad, bight, belay, belay, bar, clamp, velcro, stay, clinch, clinch, lock, lock up, hasp, zip, zip up, zipper, tack, string, hook, belt, cement, grout, staple, rivet, button, pin, hang, hang up, hang, deposit, lodge, stick, wedge, entrench, intrench, buckle, clasp, brooch, clasp, stake, wire, coapt, joggle, joint, toggle.
fasten (noun) ground (noun)
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
a rational motive for a belief or action
the solid part of the earth's surface
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
a relation that provides the foundation for something
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
fasten (verb) ground (verb)
make tight or tighter use as a basis for; found on
become fixed or fastened instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
cause to be firmly attached place or put on the ground
attach to confine or restrict to the ground
connect to a ground
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
fix firmly and stably
(baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.
throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
hit or reach the ground
bring to the ground
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