flame vs shine

flame and shine both are nouns.

flame and shine both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flame	Yes	No	Yes	No
shine	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, shine is a hypernym of flame; that is, shine is a word with a broader meaning than flame:

flame: shine with a sudden light
shine: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

Other hypernyms of flame include beam.

flame (noun)	shine (noun)
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke	the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

flame (verb)	shine (verb)
criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium	make (a surface) shine
be in flames or aflame	experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
shine with a sudden light	be shiny, as if wet
	have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
	touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
	be distinguished or eminent
	be clear and obvious
	emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
	be bright by reflecting or casting light
	throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

Difference between flame and shine

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