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shore vs sustain

sustain vs shore

shore is a noun but sustain is not a noun.

shore and sustain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shore Yes No Yes No
sustain No No Yes No
As verbs, sustain is a hypernym of shore; that is, sustain is a word with a broader meaning than shore:
  • shore: support by placing against something solid or rigid
  • sustain: be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Other hypernyms of shore include hold, hold up, support.
shore (noun) sustain (noun)
a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support
the land along the edge of a body of water
shore (verb) sustain (verb)
support by placing against something solid or rigid undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
arrive on shore establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
serve as a shore to admit as valid
supply with necessities and support
provide with nourishment
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
lengthen or extend in duration or space
Difference between shore and sustain

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