sheet vs shape

sheet and shape both are nouns.

sheet and shape both are verbs.

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

As nouns, shape is a hypernym of sheet; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than sheet:

sheet: (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape
shape: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

Other hypernyms of sheet include form.

sheet (noun)	shape (noun)
bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs	the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind	any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width	the visual appearance of something or someone
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel	alternative names for the body of a human being
paper used for writing or printing	a perceptual structure
newspaper with half-size pages	a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
any broad thin expanse or surface	the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
(mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape

sheet (verb)	shape (verb)
cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping	give shape or form to
come down as if in sheets	shape or influence; give direction to
	make something, usually for a specific function

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