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decrease vs concentrate

concentrate vs decrease

decrease and concentrate both are nouns.

decrease and concentrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decrease Yes No Yes No
concentrate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, concentrate is a hyponym of decrease; that is, concentrate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decrease:
  • decrease: decrease in size, extent, or range
  • concentrate: be cooked until very little liquid is left
As verbs, concentrate is a hyponym of decrease; that is, concentrate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decrease:
  • decrease: make become smaller
  • concentrate: cook until very little liquid is left
decrease (noun) concentrate (noun)
the act of decreasing or reducing something a concentrated example of something
the amount by which something decreases a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water
a change downward the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
decrease (verb) concentrate (verb)
decrease in size, extent, or range cook until very little liquid is left
make become smaller make denser, stronger, or purer
make central
be cooked until very little liquid is left
make more concise
compress or concentrate
direct one's attention on something
draw together or meet in one common center
Difference between decrease and concentrate

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