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game vs diversion

diversion vs game

game and diversion both are nouns.

game is an adjective but diversion is not an adjective.

game is a verb but diversion is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
game Yes Yes Yes No
diversion Yes No No No
As nouns, diversion is a hypernym of game; that is, diversion is a word with a broader meaning than game:
  • game: an amusement or pastime
  • diversion: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
Other hypernyms of game include recreation.
game (noun) diversion (noun)
a contest with rules to determine a winner an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
an amusement or pastime a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
your occupation or line of work an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
a single play of a sport or other contest
frivolous or trifling behavior
animal hunted for food or sport
the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win
(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
game (adjective) diversion (adjective)
willing to face danger
disabled in the feet or legs
game (verb) diversion (verb)
place a bet on
Difference between game and diversion

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