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ride vs merry-go-round

merry-go-round vs ride

ride and merry-go-round both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ride Yes No Yes No
merry-go-round Yes No No No
As nouns, merry-go-round is a hyponym of ride; that is, merry-go-round is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ride:
  • ride: a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
  • merry-go-round: a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement
ride (noun) merry-go-round (noun)
a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile) a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement
a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)
ride (verb) merry-go-round (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 ride and merry-go-round

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