tower vs pillar

pillar vs tower

tower and pillar both are nouns.

tower is a verb but pillar is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tower	Yes	No	Yes	No
pillar	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, tower and pillar are synonyms defined as:

tower and pillar: anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

Other synonyms of tower include column.

tower (noun)	pillar (noun)
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building	(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower	a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships	a fundamental principle or practice
	a prominent supporter
	anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

tower (verb)	pillar (verb)
appear very large or occupy a commanding position

Difference between tower and pillar

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