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muck vs dirty

dirty vs muck

muck is a noun but dirty is not a noun.

muck is not an adjective while dirty is an adjective.

muck and dirty both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
muck Yes No Yes No
dirty No Yes Yes No
As verbs, dirty is a hypernym of muck; that is, dirty is a word with a broader meaning than muck:
  • muck: soil with mud, muck, or mire
  • dirty: make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Other hypernyms of muck include begrime, bemire, colly, grime, soil.
muck (noun) dirty (noun)
any thick, viscous matter
fecal matter of animals
muck (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
muck (verb) dirty (verb)
remove muck, clear away muck, as in a mine make soiled, filthy, or dirty
soil with mud, muck, or mire
spread manure, as for fertilization
Difference between muck and dirty

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