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stopping vs playing

playing vs stopping

stopping and playing both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stopping Yes No No No
playing Yes No No No
As nouns, playing is a hypernym of stopping; that is, playing is a word with a broader meaning than stopping:
  • stopping: the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch
  • playing: the act of playing a musical instrument
stopping (noun) playing (noun)
the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members the act of playing a musical instrument
the performance of a part or role in a drama
Difference between stopping and playing

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