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decoration vs honour

honour vs decoration

decoration and honour both are nouns.

decoration is not a verb while honour is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decoration Yes No No No
honour Yes No Yes No
As nouns, honour is a hypernym of decoration; that is, honour is a word with a broader meaning than decoration:
  • decoration: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
  • honour: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Other hypernyms of decoration include accolade, award, honor, laurels.
decoration (noun) honour (noun)
the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) the quality of being honorable and having a good name
something used to beautify a woman's virtue or chastity
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
the state of being honored
decoration (verb) honour (verb)
accept as pay
bestow honor or rewards upon
show respect towards
Difference between decoration and honour

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