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dirtying vs dirty

dirty vs dirtying

dirtying is a noun but dirty is not a noun.

dirtying is not an adjective while dirty is an adjective.

dirtying is not a verb while dirty is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dirtying Yes No No No
dirty No Yes Yes No
dirtying (noun) dirty (noun)
the act of soiling something
dirtying (adjective) dirty (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
dirtying (verb) dirty (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between dirtying and dirty

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