strike vs connect

strike is a noun but connect is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
strike	Yes	No	Yes	No
connect	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, connect is a hyponym of strike; that is, connect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than strike:

strike (noun)	connect (noun)
a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball
an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
a conspicuous success
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
a gentle blow

strike (verb)	connect (verb)
cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp	make a logical or causal connection
arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing	join for the purpose of communication
indicate (a certain time) by striking	join by means of communication equipment
make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target	connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon	land on or hit solidly
hit against; come into sudden contact with	plug into an outlet
affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely	hit or play a ball successfully
produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments	establish communication with someone
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line	establish a rapport or relationship
pierce with force	be or become joined or united or linked
smooth with a strickle	be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation
hook by a pull on the line
produce by ignition or a blow
form by stamping, punching, or printing
disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
drive something violently into a location
occupy or take on
cause to experience suddenly
find unexpectedly
stop work in order to press demands
attain
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly