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prune vs trim

trim vs prune

prune and trim both are nouns.

prune is not an adjective while trim is an adjective.

prune and trim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prune Yes No Yes No
trim Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, prune and trim are synonyms defined as:
  • prune and trim: cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Other synonyms of prune include clip, crop, cut back, dress, lop, snip.
prune (noun) trim (noun)
dried plum cutting down to the desired size or shape
a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
a state of arrangement or appearance
prune (adjective) trim (adjective)
severely simple in line or design
thin and fit
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
neat and smart in appearance
prune (verb) trim (verb)
weed out unwanted or unnecessary things cut down on; make a reduction in
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
cut closely
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
decorate, as with ornaments
be in equilibrium during a flight
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
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