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shine vs seem

seem vs shine

shine is a noun but seem is not a noun.

shine and seem both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shine Yes No Yes No
seem No No Yes No
As verbs, seem is a hypernym of shine; that is, seem is a word with a broader meaning than shine:
  • shine: be shiny, as if wet
  • seem: give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
Other hypernyms of shine include appear, look.
As verbs, seem is a hypernym of shine; that is, seem is a word with a broader meaning than shine:
  • shine: have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
  • seem: give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
Other hypernyms of shine include appear, look.
shine (noun) seem (noun)
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
shine (verb) seem (verb)
make (a surface) shine give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion (of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
be shiny, as if wet
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 seem

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