hold vs ground

hold and ground both are nouns.

hold and ground both are verbs.

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

As verbs, ground is a hyponym of hold; that is, ground is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold:

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

Other hyponyms of hold include bind, tie down, tie up, truss, fetter, shackle, enchain, pinion, shackle, impound, pound, pound, pound up, fold, pen up.

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

hold (verb)	ground (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	use as a basis for; found on
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
hold the attention of	place or put on the ground
assert or affirm	confine or restrict to the ground
remain committed to	connect to a ground
declare to be	cover with a primer; apply a primer to
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	fix firmly and stably
be in accord; be in agreement	(baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.
aim, point, or direct	throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
protect against a challenge or attack	hit or reach the ground
drink alcohol without showing ill effects	bring to the ground
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

hold vs ground

hold and ground both are nouns.

hold and ground both are verbs.

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