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shanty vs shelter

shelter vs shanty

shanty and shelter both are nouns.

shanty is not a verb while shelter is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shanty Yes No No No
shelter Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shelter is a hypernym of shanty; that is, shelter is a word with a broader meaning than shanty:
  • shanty: small crude shelter used as a dwelling
  • shelter: a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
shanty (noun) shelter (noun)
small crude shelter used as a dwelling a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors protective covering that provides protection from the weather
temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
the condition of being protected
shanty (verb) shelter (verb)
invest (money) so that it is not taxable
provide shelter for
Difference between shanty and shelter

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