decay vs decline

decline vs decay

decay and decline both are nouns.

decay and decline both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
decay	Yes	No	Yes	No
decline	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, decay and decline are synonyms defined as:

decay and decline: a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

decay (noun)	decline (noun)
the organic phenomenon of rotting	a downward slope or bend
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current	a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
the process of gradually becoming inferior	change toward something smaller or lower
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation	a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying

decay (verb)	decline (verb)
fall into decay or ruin	grow smaller
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current	grow worse
undergo decay or decomposition	show unwillingness towards
	inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
	go down
	fall in value
	not accept as true

Difference between decay and decline

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