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honour vs decoration

decoration vs honour

honour and decoration both are nouns.

honour is a verb but decoration is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
honour Yes No Yes No
decoration Yes No No No
As nouns, decoration is a hyponym of honour; that is, decoration is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than honour:
  • honour: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  • decoration: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
honour (noun) decoration (noun)
the quality of being honorable and having a good name the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
a woman's virtue or chastity something used to beautify
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
the state of being honored
honour (verb) decoration (verb)
accept as pay
bestow honor or rewards upon
show respect towards
Difference between honour and decoration

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