lookout vs station

station vs lookout

lookout and station both are nouns.

lookout is not a verb while station is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lookout	Yes	No	No	No
station	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, station is a hypernym of lookout; that is, station is a word with a broader meaning than lookout:

lookout: an elevated post affording a wide view
station: the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

Other hypernyms of lookout include post.

lookout (noun)	station (noun)
the act of looking out	a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings	the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station
an elevated post affording a wide view	the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event	(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty
	proper or designated social situation

lookout (verb)	station (verb)
	assign to a station

Difference between lookout and station

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