WordCmp.com

ground vs connection

connection vs ground

ground and connection both are nouns.

ground is a verb but connection is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ground Yes No Yes No
connection Yes No No No
As nouns, connection is a hypernym of ground; that is, connection is a word with a broader meaning than ground:
  • ground: a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
  • connection: an instrumentality that connects
Other hypernyms of ground include connecter, connective, connector, connexion.
ground (noun) connection (noun)
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting shifting from one form of transportation to another
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) an instrumentality that connects
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused a supplier (especially of narcotics)
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship)
a rational motive for a belief or action a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
the solid part of the earth's surface a connecting shape
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) the state of being connected
a relation that provides the foundation for something
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
ground (verb) connection (verb)
use as a basis for; found on
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
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
Difference between ground and connection

Words related to "ground"

Words related to "connection"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.