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ring vs fairy ring

fairy ring vs ring

ring and fairy ring both are nouns.

ring is a verb but fairy ring is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ring Yes No Yes No
fairy ring Yes No No No
As nouns, fairy ring is a hyponym of ring; that is, fairy ring is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ring:
  • ring: a toroidal shape
  • fairy ring: a ring of fungi marking the periphery of the perennial underground growth of the mycelium
Other hyponyms of ring include fairy circle.
ring (noun) fairy ring (noun)
jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger a ring of fungi marking the periphery of the perennial underground growth of the mycelium
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) fairy ring (verb)
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
sound loudly and sonorously
make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification
ring or echo with sound
Difference between ring and fairy ring

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