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ashram vs retreat

retreat vs ashram

ashram and retreat both are nouns.

ashram is not a verb while retreat is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ashram Yes No No No
retreat Yes No Yes No
As nouns, retreat is a hypernym of ashram; that is, retreat is a word with a broader meaning than ashram:
  • ashram: (India) a place of religious retreat for Hindus
  • retreat: a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
As nouns, retreat is a hypernym of ashram; that is, retreat is a word with a broader meaning than ashram:
  • ashram: a place of religious retreat modeled after the Indian ashram
  • retreat: a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
ashram (noun) retreat (noun)
(India) a place of religious retreat for Hindus (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
a place of religious retreat modeled after the Indian ashram withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)
an area where you can be alone
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
ashram (verb) retreat (verb)
make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
pull back or move away or backward
move back
move away, as for privacy
Difference between ashram and retreat

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