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refuge vs shadow

shadow vs refuge

refuge and shadow both are nouns.

refuge is not a verb while shadow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
refuge Yes No No No
shadow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shadow is a hyponym of refuge; that is, shadow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than refuge:
  • refuge: something or someone turned to for assistance or security
  • shadow: refuge from danger or observation
refuge (noun) shadow (noun)
act of turning to for assistance refuge from danger or observation
a shelter from danger or hardship something existing in perception only
something or someone turned to for assistance or security an indication that something has been present
a safe place a premonition of something adverse
an unilluminated area
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
an inseparable companion
a dominating and pervasive presence
shade within clear boundaries
refuge (verb) shadow (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge
make appear small by comparison
cast a shadow over
Difference between refuge and shadow

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