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overlay vs decoration

decoration vs overlay

overlay and decoration both are nouns.

overlay is a verb but decoration is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overlay Yes No Yes No
decoration Yes No No No
As nouns, decoration is a hypernym of overlay; that is, decoration is a word with a broader meaning than overlay:
  • overlay: a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
  • decoration: something used to beautify
Other hypernyms of overlay include ornament, ornamentation, bed, layer.
overlay (noun) decoration (noun)
protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface something used to beautify
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
overlay (verb) decoration (verb)
put something on top of something else
kill by lying on
Difference between overlay and decoration

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