ground vs anchor

anchor vs ground

ground and anchor both are nouns.

ground and anchor both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ground	Yes	No	Yes	No
anchor	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, ground and anchor are synonyms defined as:

ground and anchor: fix firmly and stably

ground (noun)	anchor (noun)
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface	a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting	a central cohesive source of support and stability
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)	a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
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

ground (verb)	anchor (verb)
use as a basis for; found on	secure a vessel with an anchor
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject	fix firmly and stably
place or put on the ground
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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