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narrowing vs shape

shape vs narrowing

narrowing and shape both are nouns.

narrowing is an adjective but shape is not an adjective.

narrowing is not a verb while shape is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
narrowing Yes Yes No No
shape Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shape is a hypernym of narrowing; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than narrowing:
  • narrowing: an instance of becoming narrow
  • shape: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Other hypernyms of narrowing include configuration, conformation, contour, form.
narrowing (noun) shape (noun)
the act of making something narrower the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
an instance of becoming narrow any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
a decrease in width the visual appearance of something or someone
alternative names for the body of a human being
a perceptual structure
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
narrowing (adjective) shape (adjective)
(of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom
becoming gradually narrower
narrowing (verb) shape (verb)
give shape or form to
shape or influence; give direction to
make something, usually for a specific function
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