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devalue vs lower

lower vs devalue

devalue is not a noun while lower is a noun.

devalue is not an adjective while lower is an adjective.

devalue and lower both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devalue No No Yes No
lower Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lower is a hyponym of devalue; that is, lower is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than devalue:
  • devalue: lower the value or quality of
  • lower: set lower
Other hyponyms of devalue include depreciate, alloy, debase, lour.
devalue (noun) lower (noun)
the lower of two berths
devalue (adjective) lower (adjective)
the bottom one of two
devalue (verb) lower (verb)
lower the value or quality of make lower or quieter
lose in value set lower
remove the value from; deprive of its value cause to drop or sink
move something or somebody to a lower position
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
Difference between devalue and lower

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