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grime vs dirt

dirt vs grime

grime and dirt both are nouns.

grime is not an adjective while dirt is an adjective.

grime is a verb but dirt is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grime Yes No Yes No
dirt Yes Yes No No
As nouns, grime and dirt are synonyms defined as:
  • grime and dirt: anything regarded as making something unclean
Other synonyms of grime include filth, grease, grunge, soil, stain.
grime (noun) dirt (noun)
anything regarded as making something unclean disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
anything regarded as making something unclean
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
obscene terms for feces
grime (adjective) dirt (adjective)
(of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel
grime (verb) dirt (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between grime and dirt

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