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knead vs proof

proof vs knead

knead is not a noun while proof is a noun.

knead is not an adjective while proof is an adjective.

knead and proof both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
knead No No Yes No
proof Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, proof is a hyponym of knead; that is, proof is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than knead:
  • knead: to mix into a homogeneous mass
  • proof: knead to reach proper lightness
Other hyponyms of knead include masticate.
knead (noun) proof (noun)
the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
a trial photographic print from a negative
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
(printing) an impression made to check for errors
a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)
knead (adjective) proof (adjective)
(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
knead (verb) proof (verb)
to mix into a homogeneous mass make resistant (to harm)
manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk
read for errors
knead to reach proper lightness
make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset
Difference between knead and proof

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