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deck vs embellish

embellish vs deck

deck is a noun but embellish is not a noun.

deck and embellish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deck Yes No Yes No
embellish No No Yes No
As verbs, embellish is a hypernym of deck; that is, embellish is a word with a broader meaning than deck:
  • deck: decorate
  • embellish: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Other hypernyms of deck include adorn, beautify, decorate, grace, ornament.
As verbs, deck and embellish are synonyms defined as:
  • deck and embellish: be beautiful to look at
Other synonyms of deck include adorn, beautify, decorate, grace.
deck (noun) embellish (noun)
any of various platforms built into a vessel
street name for a packet of illegal drugs
a porch that resembles the deck on a ship
a pack of 52 playing cards
deck (verb) embellish (verb)
knock down with force make more beautiful
decorate add details to
be beautiful to look at make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
be beautiful to look at
Difference between deck and embellish

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