recreation vs gambling

gambling vs recreation

recreation and gambling both are nouns.

recreation is not an adjective while gambling is an adjective.

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

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

recreation: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
gambling: the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

Other hyponyms of recreation include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, celebration, festivity, dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, amusement, entertainment, escapade, lark, escape, escapism, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, fun, merriment, playfulness, 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)	gambling (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation

recreation (adjective)	gambling (adjective)
	preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

Difference between recreation and gambling

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