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harbour vs shelter

shelter vs harbour

harbour and shelter both are nouns.

harbour and shelter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
harbour Yes No Yes No
shelter Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shelter is a hypernym of harbour; that is, shelter is a word with a broader meaning than harbour:
  • harbour: secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
  • shelter: provide shelter for
harbour (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
harbour (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 harbour and shelter

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