shape vs pillar

pillar vs shape

shape and pillar both are nouns.

shape is a verb but pillar is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shape	Yes	No	Yes	No
pillar	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, pillar is a hyponym of shape; that is, pillar is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:

shape: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
pillar: anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

Other hyponyms of shape include solid, plane, sheet, natural shape, flair, flare, figure, line, angular shape, angularity, round shape, distorted shape, distortion, amorphous shape, connection, connexion, link, circle, square, triangle, column, tower, plume.

shape (noun)	pillar (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance	(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)	a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
the visual appearance of something or someone	a fundamental principle or practice
alternative names for the body of a human being	a prominent supporter
a perceptual structure	anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

shape (verb)	pillar (verb)
give shape or form to
shape or influence; give direction to
make something, usually for a specific function

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