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dry vs sear

sear vs dry

dry is a noun but sear is not a noun.

dry and sear both are adjectives.

dry and sear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dry Yes Yes Yes No
sear No Yes Yes No
As verbs, sear is a hyponym of dry; that is, sear is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dry:
  • dry: remove the moisture from and make dry
  • sear: cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
dry (noun) sear (noun)
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
dry (adjective) sear (adjective)
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
not producing milk
(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
lacking moisture or volatile components
without a mucous or watery discharge
having a large proportion of strong liquor
humorously sarcastic or mocking
practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
not shedding tears
lacking warmth or emotional involvement
unproductive especially of the expected results
lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
having no adornment or coloration
dry (verb) sear (verb)
become dry or drier make very hot and dry
remove the moisture from and make dry burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
become superficially burned
Difference between dry and sear

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