ground vs hold

ground and hold both are nouns.

ground and hold both are verbs.

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

As verbs, hold is a hypernym of ground; that is, hold is a word with a broader meaning than ground:

ground: confine or restrict to the ground
hold: to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

Other hypernyms of ground include confine, constrain, restrain.

ground (noun)	hold (noun)
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface	the act of grasping
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)	a cell in a jail or prison
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused	a stronghold
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
a rational motive for a belief or action	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
the solid part of the earth's surface	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)	time during which some action is awaited
a relation that provides the foundation for something
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

ground (verb)	hold (verb)
use as a basis for; found on	keep from exhaling or expelling
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
place or put on the ground	hold the attention of
confine or restrict to the ground	assert or affirm
connect to a ground	remain committed to
cover with a primer; apply a primer to	declare to be
fix firmly and stably	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
(baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.	be in accord; be in agreement
throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage	aim, point, or direct
hit or reach the ground	protect against a challenge or attack
bring to the ground	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
	have or hold in one's hands or grip
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	support or hold in a certain manner
	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
	cover as for protection against noise or smell
	organize or be responsible for
	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
	cause to come to an abrupt stop
	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
	secure and keep for possible future use or application
	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
	keep from departing
	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing

ground vs hold

ground and hold both are nouns.

ground and hold both are verbs.

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