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idle vs groundless

groundless vs idle

idle is a noun but groundless is not a noun.

idle and groundless both are adjectives.

idle is a verb but groundless is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
idle Yes Yes Yes No
groundless No Yes No No
As adjectives, idle and groundless are synonyms defined as:
  • idle and groundless: without a basis in reason or fact
Other synonyms of idle include baseless, unfounded, unwarranted, wild.
idle (noun) groundless (noun)
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
idle (adjective) groundless (adjective)
not in action or at work without a basis in reason or fact
silly or trivial
not in active use
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
not having a job
not yielding a return
without a basis in reason or fact
idle (verb) groundless (verb)
run disconnected or idle
be idle; exist in a changeless situation
Difference between idle and groundless

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