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proof vs weatherproof

weatherproof vs proof

proof is a noun but weatherproof is not a noun.

proof and weatherproof both are adjectives.

proof and weatherproof both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proof Yes Yes Yes No
weatherproof No Yes Yes No
As verbs, weatherproof is a hyponym of proof; that is, weatherproof is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than proof:
  • proof: make resistant (to harm)
  • weatherproof: make resistant to bad weather
proof (noun) weatherproof (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) weatherproof (adjective)
(used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand able to withstand exposure to weather without damage
proof (verb) weatherproof (verb)
make resistant (to harm) make resistant to bad weather
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 weatherproof

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