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pry vs prying

prying vs pry

pry and prying both are nouns.

pry is not an adjective while prying is an adjective.

pry is a verb but prying is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pry Yes No Yes No
prying Yes Yes No No
pry (noun) prying (noun)
a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge offensive inquisitiveness
pry (adjective) prying (adjective)
offensively curious or inquisitive
pry (verb) prying (verb)
be nosey
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry
search or inquire in a meddlesome way
Difference between pry and prying

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