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merry-go-round vs ride

ride vs merry-go-round

merry-go-round and ride both are nouns.

merry-go-round is not a verb while ride is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
merry-go-round Yes No No No
ride Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ride is a hypernym of merry-go-round; that is, ride is a word with a broader meaning than merry-go-round:
  • merry-go-round: a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement
  • ride: a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
merry-go-round (noun) ride (noun)
a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose) a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
merry-go-round (verb) ride (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping
keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot
copulate with
be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
move like a floating object
climb up on the body
sit on and control a vehicle
ride over, along, or through
continue undisturbed and without interference
lie moored or anchored
have certain properties when driven
be sustained or supported or borne
be contingent on
Difference between merry-go-round and ride

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