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restore vs patch

patch vs restore

restore is not a noun while patch is a noun.

restore and patch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restore No No Yes No
patch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, patch is a hyponym of restore; that is, patch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restore:
  • restore: restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
  • patch: repair by adding pieces
restore (noun) patch (noun)
a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
a connection intended to be used for a limited time
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
a small contrasting part of something
a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
restore (verb) patch (verb)
get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate mend by putting a patch on
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken repair by adding pieces
give or bring back to join or unite the pieces of
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position provide with a patch; also used metaphorically
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
Difference between restore and patch

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