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prise vs pry

pry vs prise

prise is not a noun while pry is a noun.

prise and pry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prise No No Yes No
pry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, prise and pry are synonyms defined as:
  • prise and pry: to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Other synonyms of prise include jimmy, lever, prize.
As verbs, prise and pry are synonyms defined as:
  • prise and pry: make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
prise (noun) pry (noun)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
prise (verb) pry (verb)
regard highly; think much of be nosey
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Difference between prise and pry

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