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housebound vs shut-in

shut-in vs housebound

housebound is not a noun while shut-in is a noun.

housebound and shut-in both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
housebound No Yes No No
shut-in Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, housebound and shut-in are synonyms defined as:
  • housebound and shut-in: confined usually by illness
Other synonyms of housebound include homebound.
housebound (noun) shut-in (noun)
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
housebound (adjective) shut-in (adjective)
confined usually by illness confined usually by illness
somewhat introverted
Difference between housebound and shut-in

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