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pry vs poke

poke vs pry

pry and poke both are nouns.

pry and poke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pry Yes No Yes No
poke Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pry and poke are synonyms defined as:
  • pry and poke: search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Other synonyms of pry include horn in, intrude, nose.
pry (noun) poke (noun)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge (boxing) a blow with the fist
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
pry (verb) poke (verb)
be nosey make a hole by poking
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open poke or thrust abruptly
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
search or inquire in a meddlesome way stir by poking
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
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