amphora vs jar

amphora and jar both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
amphora	Yes	No	No	No
jar	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, jar is a hypernym of amphora; that is, jar is a word with a broader meaning than amphora:

amphora: an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine
jar: a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food

amphora (noun)	jar (noun)
an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine	a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food
	a sudden jarring impact
	the quantity contained in a jar

amphora (verb)	jar (verb)
	place in a cylindrical vessel
	affect in a disagreeable way
	move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
	shock physically
	be incompatible; be or come into conflict