flare vs reflection

reflection vs flare

flare and reflection both are nouns.

flare is a verb but reflection is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flare	Yes	No	Yes	No
reflection	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, reflection is a hypernym of flare; that is, reflection is a word with a broader meaning than flare:

flare: an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
reflection: the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

Other hypernyms of flare include reflexion.

flare (noun)	reflection (noun)
(baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield	the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines	the ability to reflect beams or rays
a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification	a likeness in which left and right are reversed
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate	a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
a sudden outburst of emotion	a remark expressing careful consideration
a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference	expression without words
an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)	the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
a sudden burst of flame	(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
a shape that spreads outward
reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms

flare (verb)	reflection (verb)
become flared and widen, usually at one end
erupt or intensify suddenly
burn brightly
shine with a sudden light

Difference between flare and reflection

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