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ride vs roller coaster

roller coaster vs ride

ride and roller coaster both are nouns.

ride is a verb but roller coaster is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ride Yes No Yes No
roller coaster Yes No No No
As nouns, roller coaster is a hyponym of ride; that is, roller coaster is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ride:
  • ride: a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
  • roller coaster: elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines)
ride (noun) roller coaster (noun)
a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile) elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines)
a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement anything characterized by abrupt and extreme changes (especially up and down)
ride (verb) roller coaster (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 roller coaster

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