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proof vs strengthen

strengthen vs proof

proof is a noun but strengthen is not a noun.

proof is an adjective but strengthen is not an adjective.

proof and strengthen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proof Yes Yes Yes No
strengthen No No Yes No
As verbs, strengthen is a hypernym of proof; that is, strengthen is a word with a broader meaning than proof:
  • proof: make resistant (to harm)
  • strengthen: gain strength
proof (noun) strengthen (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) strengthen (adjective)
(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand
proof (verb) strengthen (verb)
make resistant (to harm) give a healthy elasticity to
activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk gain strength
read for errors make strong or stronger
knead to reach proper lightness
make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset
Difference between proof and strengthen

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