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shut-in vs confined

confined vs shut-in

shut-in is a noun but confined is not a noun.

shut-in and confined both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut-in Yes Yes No No
confined No Yes No No
shut-in (noun) confined (noun)
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
shut-in (adjective) confined (adjective)
confined usually by illness not free to move about
somewhat introverted not invading healthy tissue
being in captivity
Difference between shut-in and confined

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