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groom vs pretty up

pretty up vs groom

groom is a noun but pretty up is not a noun.

groom and pretty up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
groom Yes No Yes No
pretty up No No Yes No
As verbs, pretty up is a hyponym of groom; that is, pretty up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than groom:
  • groom: care for one's external appearance
  • pretty up: use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.
groom (noun) pretty up (noun)
a man who has recently been married
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
groom (verb) pretty up (verb)
care for one's external appearance use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.
give a neat appearance to
educate for a future role or function
Difference between groom and pretty up

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