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compress vs decompress

decompress vs compress

compress is a noun but decompress is not a noun.

compress and decompress both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compress Yes No Yes No
decompress No No Yes No
compress (noun) decompress (noun)
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
compress (verb) decompress (verb)
squeeze or press together become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
make more compact by or as if by pressing decrease the pressure of
restore to its uncompressed form
Difference between compress and decompress

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