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harbor vs shelter

shelter vs harbor

harbor and shelter both are nouns.

harbor and shelter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
harbor Yes No Yes No
shelter Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shelter is a hypernym of harbor; that is, shelter is a word with a broader meaning than harbor:
  • harbor: secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
  • shelter: provide shelter for
harbor (noun) shelter (noun)
a place of refuge and comfort and security a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo protective covering that provides protection from the weather
temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
the condition of being protected
harbor (verb) shelter (verb)
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) invest (money) so that it is not taxable
hold back a thought or feeling about provide shelter for
keep in one's possession; of animals
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
Difference between harbor and shelter

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