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grey vs hoary

hoary vs grey

grey is a noun but hoary is not a noun.

grey and hoary both are adjectives.

grey is a verb but hoary is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grey Yes Yes Yes No
hoary No Yes No No
As adjectives, grey and hoary are synonyms defined as:
  • grey and hoary: showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
grey (noun) hoary (noun)
horse of a light gray or whitish color
clothing that is a grey color
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey
grey (adjective) hoary (adjective)
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black covered with fine whitish hairs or down
intermediate in character or position ancient
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
used to signify the Confederate forces in the American Civil War (who wore grey uniforms)
grey (verb) hoary (verb)
turn grey
make grey
Difference between grey and hoary

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