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cloud vs dull

dull vs cloud

cloud is a noun but dull is not a noun.

cloud is not an adjective while dull is an adjective.

cloud and dull both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cloud Yes No Yes No
dull No Yes Yes No
As verbs, dull is a hypernym of cloud; that is, dull is a word with a broader meaning than cloud:
  • cloud: make milky or dull
  • dull: make less lively or vigorous
cloud (noun) dull (noun)
a group of many things in the air or on the ground
a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
suspicion affecting your reputation
out of touch with reality
a cause of worry or gloom or trouble
cloud (adjective) dull (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point
emitting or reflecting very little light
lacking in liveliness or animation
not keenly felt
darkened with overcast
(of business) not active or brisk
blunted in responsiveness or sensibility
being or made softer or less loud or clear
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
(of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
cloud (verb) dull (verb)
colour with streaks or blotches of different shades become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
make milky or dull make less lively or vigorous
make less clear become less interesting or attractive
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon make dull in appearance
make gloomy or depressed make dull or blunt
billow up in the form of a cloud deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
make less visible or unclear make numb or insensitive
make overcast or cloudy
Difference between cloud and dull

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