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ringing vs engagement

engagement vs ringing

ringing and engagement both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ringing Yes No No No
engagement Yes No No No
As nouns, engagement is a hypernym of ringing; that is, engagement is a word with a broader meaning than ringing:
  • ringing: the giving of a ring as a token of engagement
  • engagement: a mutual promise to marry
Other hypernyms of ringing include betrothal, troth.
ringing (noun) engagement (noun)
having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant the act of sharing in the activities of a group
the giving of a ring as a token of engagement a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
the sound of a bell ringing the act of giving someone a job
employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
a mutual promise to marry
contact by fitting together
a meeting arranged in advance
Difference between ringing and engagement

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