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retell vs paraphrase

paraphrase vs retell

retell is not a noun while paraphrase is a noun.

retell and paraphrase both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retell No No Yes No
paraphrase Yes No Yes No
As verbs, paraphrase is a hyponym of retell; that is, paraphrase is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than retell:
  • retell: to say, state, or perform again
  • paraphrase: express the same message in different words
retell (noun) paraphrase (noun)
rewording for the purpose of clarification
retell (verb) paraphrase (verb)
to say, state, or perform again express the same message in different words
render verbally
make into fiction
Difference between retell and paraphrase

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