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turn down vs decrease

decrease vs turn down

turn down is not a noun while decrease is a noun.

turn down and decrease both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
turn down No No Yes No
decrease Yes No Yes No
As verbs, decrease is a hypernym of turn down; that is, decrease is a word with a broader meaning than turn down:
  • turn down: make lower or quieter
  • decrease: make become smaller
Other hypernyms of turn down include lessen, minify.
turn down (noun) decrease (noun)
the act of decreasing or reducing something
the amount by which something decreases
a change downward
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
turn down (verb) decrease (verb)
make lower or quieter decrease in size, extent, or range
take a downward direction make become smaller
reject with contempt
not accept as true
refuse entrance or membership
Difference between turn down and decrease

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