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resource vs refuge

refuge vs resource

resource and refuge both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
resource Yes No No No
refuge Yes No No No
As nouns, refuge is a hyponym of resource; that is, refuge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than resource:
  • resource: a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
  • refuge: something or someone turned to for assistance or security
Other hyponyms of resource include aid, assistance, help, recourse, resort, resourcefulness, inner resource.
resource (noun) refuge (noun)
a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed act of turning to for assistance
the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems a shelter from danger or hardship
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed something or someone turned to for assistance or security
a safe place
Difference between resource and refuge

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