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hand vs ability

ability vs hand

hand and ability both are nouns.

hand is a verb but ability is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hand Yes No Yes No
ability Yes No No No
As nouns, ability is a hypernym of hand; that is, ability is a word with a broader meaning than hand:
  • hand: ability
  • ability: possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
Other hypernyms of hand include power.
hand (noun) ability (noun)
physical assistance the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos) possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
ability
one of two sides of an issue
something written by hand
a round of applause to signify approval
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time
a position given by its location to the side of an object
a hired laborer on a farm or ranch
a card player in a game of bridge
a member of the crew of a ship
a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses
hand (verb) ability (verb)
guide or conduct or usher somewhere
place into the hands or custody of
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