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ring vs attach

attach vs ring

ring is a noun but attach is not a noun.

ring and attach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ring Yes No Yes No
attach No No Yes No
As verbs, attach is a hypernym of ring; that is, attach is a word with a broader meaning than ring:
  • ring: attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
  • attach: cause to be attached
ring (noun) attach (noun)
jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
a characteristic sound
the sound of a bell ringing
an association of criminals
(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
a toroidal shape
ring (verb) attach (verb)
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone become attached
attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify cause to be attached
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle be attached; be in contact with
sound loudly and sonorously take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification create social or emotional ties
ring or echo with sound
Difference between ring and attach

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