tower vs shape

tower and shape both are nouns.

tower and shape both are verbs.

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

As nouns, shape is a hypernym of tower; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than tower:

tower: anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
shape: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

Other hypernyms of tower include form.

tower (noun)	shape (noun)
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building	the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower	any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships	the visual appearance of something or someone
	alternative names for the body of a human being
	a perceptual structure
	a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
	the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')

tower (verb)	shape (verb)
appear very large or occupy a commanding position	give shape or form to
	shape or influence; give direction to
	make something, usually for a specific function

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