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roundabout vs ride

ride vs roundabout

roundabout and ride both are nouns.

roundabout is an adjective but ride is not an adjective.

roundabout is not a verb while ride is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
roundabout Yes Yes No No
ride Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ride is a hypernym of roundabout; that is, ride is a word with a broader meaning than roundabout:
  • roundabout: a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement
  • ride: a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
roundabout (noun) ride (noun)
a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island 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
roundabout (adjective) ride (adjective)
deviating from a straight course
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
roundabout (verb) ride (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 roundabout and ride

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