stake vs starting post

starting post vs stake

stake and starting post both are nouns.

stake is a verb but starting post is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stake	Yes	No	Yes	No
starting post	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, starting post is a hyponym of stake; that is, starting post is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stake:

stake: a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
starting post: a post marking the starting point of a race (especially a horse race)

Other hyponyms of stake include winning post.

stake (noun)	starting post (noun)
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground	a post marking the starting point of a race (especially a horse race)
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
the money risked on a gamble
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

stake (verb)	starting post (verb)
place a bet on
mark with a stake
tie or fasten to a stake
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
put at risk

Difference between stake and starting post

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