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enquire vs pry

pry vs enquire

enquire is not a noun while pry is a noun.

enquire and pry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enquire No No Yes No
pry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pry is a hyponym of enquire; that is, pry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than enquire:
  • enquire: address a question to and expect an answer from
  • pry: be nosey
Other hyponyms of enquire include query, question, interrogate, question, confer with, consult.
enquire (noun) pry (noun)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
enquire (verb) pry (verb)
have a wish or desire to know something be nosey
address a question to and expect an answer from to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
conduct an inquiry or investigation of make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Difference between enquire and pry

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