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ground vs confine

confine vs ground

ground is a noun but confine is not a noun.

ground and confine both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ground Yes No Yes No
confine No No Yes No
As verbs, confine is a hypernym of ground; that is, confine is a word with a broader meaning than ground:
  • ground: confine or restrict to the ground
  • confine: to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Other hypernyms of ground include constrain, hold, restrain.
ground (noun) confine (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
ground (verb) confine (verb)
use as a basis for; found on place limits on (extent or amount or access)
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
place or put on the ground prevent from leaving or from being removed
confine or restrict to the ground deprive of freedom; take into confinement
connect to a ground close in
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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