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pry vs prise

prise vs pry

pry is a noun but prise is not a noun.

pry and prise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pry Yes No Yes No
prise No No Yes No
As verbs, pry and prise are synonyms defined as:
  • pry and prise: to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
Other synonyms of pry include jimmy, lever, prize.
As verbs, pry and prise are synonyms defined as:
  • pry and prise: make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
pry (noun) prise (noun)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
pry (verb) prise (verb)
be nosey regard highly; think much of
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Difference between pry and prise

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