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shining vs shine

shine vs shining

shining and shine both are nouns.

shining is an adjective but shine is not an adjective.

shining is not a verb while shine is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shining Yes Yes No No
shine Yes No Yes No
shining (noun) shine (noun)
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
shining (adjective) shine (adjective)
marked by exceptional merit
reflecting light
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
shining (verb) shine (verb)
make (a surface) shine
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
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 shining and shine

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