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ground vs prospect

prospect vs ground

ground and prospect both are nouns.

ground and prospect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ground Yes No Yes No
prospect Yes No Yes No
As nouns, prospect is a hypernym of ground; that is, prospect is a word with a broader meaning than ground:
  • ground: the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
  • prospect: the visual percept of a region
Other hypernyms of ground include aspect, panorama, scene, view, vista.
ground (noun) prospect (noun)
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface a prediction of the course of a disease
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting the visual percept of a region
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) belief about (or mental picture of) the future
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused the possibility of future success
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) prospect (verb)
use as a basis for; found on explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject search for something desirable
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 prospect

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