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devalue vs decrease

decrease vs devalue

devalue is not a noun while decrease is a noun.

devalue and decrease both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devalue No No Yes No
decrease Yes No Yes No
As verbs, decrease is a hypernym of devalue; that is, decrease is a word with a broader meaning than devalue:
  • devalue: lose in value
  • decrease: decrease in size, extent, or range
Other hypernyms of devalue include diminish, fall, lessen.
devalue (noun) decrease (noun)
the act of decreasing or reducing something
the amount by which something decreases
a change downward
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
devalue (verb) decrease (verb)
lower the value or quality of decrease in size, extent, or range
lose in value make become smaller
remove the value from; deprive of its value
Difference between devalue and decrease

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