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rewrite vs decipher

decipher vs rewrite

rewrite is a noun but decipher is not a noun.

rewrite and decipher both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rewrite Yes No Yes No
decipher No No Yes No
As verbs, decipher is a hyponym of rewrite; that is, decipher is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rewrite:
  • rewrite: write differently; alter the writing of
  • decipher: convert code into ordinary language
Other hyponyms of rewrite include decode, decrypt, transcribe, transliterate, transcribe, revise.
rewrite (noun) decipher (noun)
something that has been written again
rewrite (verb) decipher (verb)
write differently; alter the writing of read with difficulty
rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose convert code into ordinary language
Difference between rewrite and decipher

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