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crater vs depression

depression vs crater

crater and depression both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crater Yes No No No
depression Yes No No No
As nouns, depression is a hypernym of crater; that is, depression is a word with a broader meaning than crater:
  • crater: a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb
  • depression: a sunken or depressed geological formation
Other hypernyms of crater include natural depression.
crater (noun) depression (noun)
a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb pushing down
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
a sunken or depressed geological formation
angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
Difference between crater and depression

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