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poke vs pry

pry vs poke

poke and pry both are nouns.

poke and pry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poke Yes No Yes No
pry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, poke and pry are synonyms defined as:
  • poke and pry: search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Other synonyms of poke include horn in, intrude, nose.
poke (noun) pry (noun)
(boxing) a blow with the fist a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
poke (verb) pry (verb)
make a hole by poking be nosey
poke or thrust abruptly to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
stir by poking search or inquire in a meddlesome way
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Difference between poke and pry

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