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shine vs occur

occur vs shine

shine is a noun but occur is not a noun.

shine and occur both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shine Yes No Yes No
occur No No Yes No
As verbs, occur is a hypernym of shine; that is, occur is a word with a broader meaning than shine:
  • shine: touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
  • occur: come to pass
Other hypernyms of shine include come about, fall out, go on, hap, happen, pass, pass off, take place.
shine (noun) occur (noun)
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
shine (verb) occur (verb)
make (a surface) shine come to pass
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion come to one's mind; suggest itself
be shiny, as if wet to be found to exist
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 occur

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