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oil vs oily

oily vs oil

oil is a noun but oily is not a noun.

oil is not an adjective while oily is an adjective.

oil is a verb but oily is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oil Yes No Yes No
oily No Yes No No
oil (noun) oily (noun)
oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants
a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
oil (adjective) oily (adjective)
coated or covered with oil
smeared or soiled with grease or oil
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
oil (verb) oily (verb)
administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
cover with oil, as if by rubbing
Difference between oil and oily

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