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place vs sanctuary

sanctuary vs place

place and sanctuary both are nouns.

place is a verb but sanctuary is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
place Yes No Yes No
sanctuary Yes No No No
As nouns, sanctuary is a hyponym of place; that is, sanctuary is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than place:
  • place: any area set aside for a particular purpose
  • sanctuary: a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
Other hyponyms of place include boatyard, center, centre, colony, hatchery.
place (noun) sanctuary (noun)
a job in an organization area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another a shelter from danger or hardship
an abstract mental location a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
the passage that is being read
a blank area
an item on a list or in a sequence
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
a general vicinity
a public square with room for pedestrians
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
any area set aside for a particular purpose
the particular portion of space occupied by something
where you live at a particular time
proper or designated social situation
a particular situation
proper or appropriate position or location
place (verb) sanctuary (verb)
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
assign a rank or rating to
take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal
estimate
sing a note with the correct pitch
to arrange for
assign to a station
finish second or better in a horse or dog race
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
put into a certain place or abstract location
locate
assign a location to
make an investment
assign to (a job or a home)
place somebody in a particular situation or location
identify the location or place of
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