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dirty vs grime

grime vs dirty

dirty is not a noun while grime is a noun.

dirty is an adjective but grime is not an adjective.

dirty and grime both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dirty No Yes Yes No
grime Yes No Yes No
As verbs, dirty and grime are synonyms defined as:
  • dirty and grime: make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Other synonyms of dirty include begrime, bemire, colly, soil.
dirty (noun) grime (noun)
anything regarded as making something unclean
dirty (adjective) grime (adjective)
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
unethical or dishonest
expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
obtained illegally or by improper means
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
vile; despicable
contaminated with infecting organisms
unpleasantly stormy
violating accepted standards or rules
dirty (verb) grime (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between dirty and grime

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