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rewording vs paraphrase

paraphrase vs rewording

rewording and paraphrase both are nouns.

rewording is not a verb while paraphrase is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rewording Yes No No No
paraphrase Yes No Yes No
As nouns, paraphrase is a hyponym of rewording; that is, paraphrase is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rewording:
  • rewording: changing a particular word or phrase
  • paraphrase: rewording for the purpose of clarification
Other hyponyms of rewording include paraphrasis.
rewording (noun) paraphrase (noun)
changing a particular word or phrase rewording for the purpose of clarification
rewording (verb) paraphrase (verb)
express the same message in different words
Difference between rewording and paraphrase

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