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shine vs emit

emit vs shine

shine is a noun but emit is not a noun.

shine and emit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shine Yes No Yes No
emit No No Yes No
As verbs, emit is a hypernym of shine; that is, emit is a word with a broader meaning than shine:
  • shine: be bright by reflecting or casting light
  • emit: give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
Other hypernyms of shine include give off, give out.
shine (noun) emit (noun)
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
shine (verb) emit (verb)
make (a surface) shine expel (gases or odors)
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
be shiny, as if wet give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
be distinguished or eminent
be clear and obvious
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
be bright by reflecting or casting light
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
Difference between shine and emit

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