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harbour vs asylum

asylum vs harbour

harbour and asylum both are nouns.

harbour is a verb but asylum is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
harbour Yes No Yes No
asylum Yes No No No
As nouns, asylum is a hypernym of harbour; that is, asylum is a word with a broader meaning than harbour:
  • harbour: a place of refuge and comfort and security
  • asylum: a shelter from danger or hardship
Other hypernyms of harbour include refuge, sanctuary.
harbour (noun) asylum (noun)
a place of refuge and comfort and security a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo a shelter from danger or hardship
harbour (verb) asylum (verb)
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
hold back a thought or feeling about
keep in one's possession; of animals
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
Difference between harbour and asylum

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