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sacred vs profane

profane vs sacred

sacred and profane both are adjectives.

sacred is not a verb while profane is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sacred No Yes No No
profane No Yes Yes No
sacred (adjective) profane (adjective)
concerned with religion or religious purposes not concerned with or devoted to religion
(often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person characterized by profanity or cursing
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
worthy of respect or dedication not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled
worthy of religious veneration
sacred (verb) profane (verb)
violate the sacred character of a place or language
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Difference between sacred and profane

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