shine vs reflect

reflect vs shine

shine is a noun but reflect is not a noun.

shine and reflect both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shine	Yes	No	Yes	No
reflect	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, shine and reflect are synonyms defined as:

shine and reflect: be bright by reflecting or casting light

shine (noun)	reflect (noun)
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

shine (verb)	reflect (verb)
make (a surface) shine	reflect deeply on a subject
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion	give evidence of the quality of
be shiny, as if wet	give evidence of a certain behavior
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink	to throw or bend back (from a surface)
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly	manifest or bring back
be distinguished or eminent	show an image of
be clear and obvious	be bright by reflecting or casting light
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 reflect

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