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decompress vs restore

restore vs decompress

decompress and restore both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decompress No No Yes No
restore No No Yes No
As verbs, restore is a hypernym of decompress; that is, restore is a word with a broader meaning than decompress:
  • decompress: restore to its uncompressed form
  • restore: return to its original or usable and functioning condition
Other hypernyms of decompress include reconstruct.
decompress (verb) restore (verb)
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
decrease the pressure of restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
restore to its uncompressed form give or bring back
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
Difference between decompress and restore

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