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detail vs enlarge

enlarge vs detail

detail is a noun but enlarge is not a noun.

detail and enlarge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
detail Yes No Yes No
enlarge No No Yes No
As verbs, enlarge is a hypernym of detail; that is, enlarge is a word with a broader meaning than detail:
  • detail: provide details for
  • enlarge: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Other hypernyms of detail include dilate, elaborate, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate.
detail (noun) enlarge (noun)
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
extended treatment of particulars
a temporary military unit
a crew of workers selected for a particular task
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
detail (verb) enlarge (verb)
assign to a specific task become larger or bigger
provide details for make large
make larger
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Difference between detail and enlarge

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