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grind vs shape

shape vs grind

grind and shape both are nouns.

grind and shape both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grind Yes No Yes No
shape Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shape is a hypernym of grind; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than grind:
  • grind: shape or form by grinding
  • shape: make something, usually for a specific function
Other hypernyms of grind include forge, form, mold, mould, work.
grind (noun) shape (noun)
the act of grinding to a powder or dust the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
hard monotonous routine work any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
the grade of particle fineness to which a substance is ground the visual appearance of something or someone
an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious alternative names for the body of a human being
a perceptual structure
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
grind (verb) shape (verb)
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading give shape or form to
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together shape or influence; give direction to
press or grind with a crushing noise make something, usually for a specific function
shape or form by grinding
created by grinding
dance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way, often while in contact with one's partner such that the dancers' legs are interlaced
work hard
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