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gross vs staring

staring vs gross

gross is a noun but staring is not a noun.

gross and staring both are adjectives.

gross is a verb but staring is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gross Yes Yes Yes No
staring No Yes No No
As adjectives, gross and staring are synonyms defined as:
  • gross and staring: without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
gross (noun) staring (noun)
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
twelve dozen
gross (adjective) staring (adjective)
before any deductions (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
repellently fat
lacking fine distinctions or detail
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features)
gross (verb) staring (verb)
earn before taxes, expenses, etc.
Difference between gross and staring

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