recreation vs dance

dance vs recreation

recreation and dance both are nouns.

recreation is not a verb while dance is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recreation	Yes	No	No	No
dance	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, dance is a hyponym of recreation; that is, dance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than recreation:

recreation: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
dance: taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

Other hyponyms of recreation include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, celebration, festivity, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, amusement, entertainment, escapade, lark, escape, escapism, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, fun, merriment, playfulness, gambling, gaming, play, game, jest, jocularity, joke, night life, nightlife, interest, pastime, pursuit, child's play, play, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics, sport.

recreation (noun)	dance (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation	an artistic form of nonverbal communication
	a party for social dancing
	a party of people assembled for dancing

recreation (verb)	dance (verb)
	move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
	move in a graceful and rhythmical way
	skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways

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