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shut-in vs housebound

housebound vs shut-in

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

shut-in and housebound both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut-in Yes Yes No No
housebound No Yes No No
As adjectives, shut-in and housebound are synonyms defined as:
  • shut-in and housebound: confined usually by illness
Other synonyms of shut-in include homebound.
shut-in (noun) housebound (noun)
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
shut-in (adjective) housebound (adjective)
confined usually by illness confined usually by illness
somewhat introverted
Difference between shut-in and housebound

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