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grinning vs smile

smile vs grinning

grinning and smile both are nouns.

grinning is not a verb while smile is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grinning Yes No No No
smile Yes No Yes No
As nouns, grinning and smile are synonyms defined as:
  • grinning and smile: a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
Other synonyms of grinning include grin, smiling.
grinning (noun) smile (noun)
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
grinning (verb) smile (verb)
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
express with a smile
Difference between grinning and smile

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