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refuge vs aid

aid vs refuge

refuge and aid both are nouns.

refuge is not a verb while aid is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
refuge Yes No No No
aid Yes No Yes No
As nouns, aid is a hypernym of refuge; that is, aid is a word with a broader meaning than refuge:
  • refuge: act of turning to for assistance
  • aid: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Other hypernyms of refuge include assist, assistance, help.
refuge (noun) aid (noun)
act of turning to for assistance the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
a shelter from danger or hardship the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
something or someone turned to for assistance or security a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
a safe place gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
refuge (verb) aid (verb)
improve the condition of
give help or assistance; be of service
Difference between refuge and aid

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