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dire vs dread

dread vs dire

dire is not a noun while dread is a noun.

dire and dread both are adjectives.

dire is not a verb while dread is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dire No Yes No No
dread Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, dire and dread are synonyms defined as:
  • dire and dread: causing fear or dread or terror
dire (noun) dread (noun)
fearful expectation or anticipation
dire (adjective) dread (adjective)
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless causing fear or dread or terror
causing fear or dread or terror
dire (verb) dread (verb)
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
Difference between dire and dread

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