decompose vs hang

hang vs decompose

decompose is not a noun while hang is a noun.

decompose and hang both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
decompose	No	No	Yes	No
hang	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hang is a hyponym of decompose; that is, hang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decompose:

decompose: break down
hang: suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste

Other hyponyms of decompose include biodegrade.

decompose (noun)	hang (noun)
	a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
	the way a garment hangs
	a special way of doing something

decompose (verb)	hang (verb)
separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts	suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
break down	cause to be hanging or suspended
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current	fall or flow in a certain way
	be suspended or hanging
	place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
	be placed in position as by a hinge
	be suspended or poised
	hold on tightly or tenaciously
	decorate or furnish with something suspended
	let drop or droop
	give heed (to)
	kill by hanging
	prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
	be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
	be exhibited

Difference between decompose and hang

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