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hazard vs put on the line

put on the line vs hazard

hazard is a noun but put on the line is not a noun.

hazard and put on the line both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hazard Yes No Yes No
put on the line No No Yes No
As verbs, put on the line is a hypernym of hazard; that is, put on the line is a word with a broader meaning than hazard:
  • hazard: put at risk
  • put on the line: expose to a chance of loss or damage
Other hypernyms of hazard include lay on the line, risk.
hazard (noun) put on the line (noun)
an obstacle on a golf course
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
hazard (verb) put on the line (verb)
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation expose to a chance of loss or damage
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
put at risk
Difference between hazard and put on the line

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