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proof vs knead

knead vs proof

proof is a noun but knead is not a noun.

proof is an adjective but knead is not an adjective.

proof and knead both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proof Yes Yes Yes No
knead No No Yes No
As verbs, knead is a hypernym of proof; that is, knead is a word with a broader meaning than proof:
  • proof: knead to reach proper lightness
  • knead: to mix into a homogeneous mass
Other hypernyms of proof include work.
proof (noun) knead (noun)
the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
a trial photographic print from a negative
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
(printing) an impression made to check for errors
a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)
proof (adjective) knead (adjective)
(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
proof (verb) knead (verb)
make resistant (to harm) to mix into a homogeneous mass
activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
read for errors
knead to reach proper lightness
make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset
Difference between proof and knead

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