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proof vs proofread

proofread vs proof

proof is a noun but proofread is not a noun.

proof is an adjective but proofread is not an adjective.

proof and proofread both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proof Yes Yes Yes No
proofread No No Yes No
As verbs, proof and proofread are synonyms defined as:
  • proof and proofread: read for errors
proof (noun) proofread (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) proofread (adjective)
(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
proof (verb) proofread (verb)
make resistant (to harm) read for errors
activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk
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 proofread

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