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oracle vs shrine

shrine vs oracle

oracle and shrine both are nouns.

oracle is not a verb while shrine is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oracle Yes No No No
shrine Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shrine is a hypernym of oracle; that is, shrine is a word with a broader meaning than oracle:
  • oracle: a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
  • shrine: a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
oracle (noun) shrine (noun)
a shrine where an oracular god is consulted a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
an authoritative person who divines the future
oracle (verb) shrine (verb)
enclose in a shrine
Difference between oracle and shrine

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