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grime vs dirty

dirty vs grime

grime is a noun but dirty is not a noun.

grime is not an adjective while dirty is an adjective.

grime and dirty both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grime Yes No Yes No
dirty No Yes Yes No
As verbs, grime and dirty are synonyms defined as:
  • grime and dirty: make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Other synonyms of grime include begrime, bemire, colly, soil.
grime (noun) dirty (noun)
anything regarded as making something unclean
grime (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
grime (verb) dirty (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between grime and dirty

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