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ground vs fasten

fasten vs ground

ground is a noun but fasten is not a noun.

ground and fasten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ground Yes No Yes No
fasten No No Yes No
As verbs, fasten is a hypernym of ground; that is, fasten is a word with a broader meaning than ground:
  • ground: fix firmly and stably
  • fasten: cause to be firmly attached
Other hypernyms of ground include fix, secure.
ground (noun) fasten (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) fasten (verb)
use as a basis for; found on make tight or tighter
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject become fixed or fastened
place or put on the ground cause to be firmly attached
confine or restrict to the ground attach to
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 fasten

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