hang vs decompose

decompose vs hang

hang is a noun but decompose is not a noun.

hang and decompose both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hang	Yes	No	Yes	No
decompose	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, decompose is a hypernym of hang; that is, decompose is a word with a broader meaning than hang:

hang: suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
decompose: break down

Other hypernyms of hang include molder, moulder, rot.

hang (noun)	decompose (noun)
a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
the way a garment hangs
a special way of doing something

hang (verb)	decompose (verb)
suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste	separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
cause to be hanging or suspended	break down
fall or flow in a certain way	lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
be suspended or hanging
place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
be placed in position as by a hinge
be suspended or poised
hold on tightly or tenaciously
decorate or furnish with something suspended
let drop or droop
give heed (to)
kill by hanging
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
be exhibited

Difference between hang and decompose

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