serial port vs port

port vs serial port

serial port and port both are nouns.

serial port is not an adjective while port is an adjective.

serial port is not a verb while port is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
serial port	Yes	No	No	No
port	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, port is a hypernym of serial port; that is, port is a word with a broader meaning than serial port:

serial port: an interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers) that transmits data a bit at a time
port: (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)

Other hypernyms of serial port include interface.

serial port (noun)	port (noun)
an interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers) that transmits data a bit at a time	an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
	(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
	the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
	sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
	a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

serial port (adjective)	port (adjective)
	located on the left side of a ship or aircraft

serial port (verb)	port (verb)
	modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
	drink port
	carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
	carry, bear, convey, or bring
	turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
	put or turn on the left side, of a ship
	land at or reach a port
	bring to port

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