Difference between Shamus and Operative

What is the difference between Shamus and Operative?

Shamus as a noun is a private detective. while Operative as a noun is an employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A private detective.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.A spy, secret agent, or detective.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Effectual or important.Functional, in working order.

We hope you now know whether to use Shamus or Operative in your sentence.