shape vs tower

shape and tower both are nouns.

shape and tower both are verbs.

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

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

shape: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
tower: 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, pillar, plume.

shape (noun)	tower (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance	a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)	anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
the visual appearance of something or someone	a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
alternative names for the body of a human being
a perceptual structure
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)	tower (verb)
give shape or form to	appear very large or occupy a commanding position
shape or influence; give direction to
make something, usually for a specific function

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