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parch vs sear

sear vs parch

parch is not an adjective while sear is an adjective.

parch and sear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
parch No No Yes No
sear No Yes Yes No
As verbs, parch and sear are synonyms defined as:
  • parch and sear: cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
parch (adjective) sear (adjective)
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
parch (verb) sear (verb)
cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat make very hot and dry
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
become superficially burned
Difference between parch and sear

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