station vs lookout

lookout vs station

station and lookout both are nouns.

station is a verb but lookout is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
station	Yes	No	Yes	No
lookout	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, lookout is a hyponym of station; that is, lookout is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than station:

station: the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
lookout: an elevated post affording a wide view

Other hyponyms of station include bridgehead, observation post, outpost, outstation.

station (noun)	lookout (noun)
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose	the act of looking out
the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station	a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand	an elevated post affording a wide view
(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty	a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
proper or designated social situation

station (verb)	lookout (verb)
assign to a station

Difference between station and lookout

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