mound vs forge

mound and forge both are nouns.

mound and forge both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mound	Yes	No	Yes	No
forge	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, forge is a hypernym of mound; that is, forge is a word with a broader meaning than mound:

mound: form into a rounded elevation
forge: make something, usually for a specific function

Other hypernyms of mound include form, mold, mould, shape, work.

mound (noun)	forge (noun)
the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit	a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones	furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
a small natural hill

mound (verb)	forge (verb)
form into a rounded elevation	create by hammering
	make a copy of with the intent to deceive
	make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
	make something, usually for a specific function
	come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
	move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
	move ahead steadily

Difference between mound and forge

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