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prying vs pry

pry vs prying

prying and pry both are nouns.

prying is an adjective but pry is not an adjective.

prying is not a verb while pry is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prying Yes Yes No No
pry Yes No Yes No
prying (noun) pry (noun)
offensive inquisitiveness a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
prying (adjective) pry (adjective)
offensively curious or inquisitive
prying (verb) pry (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 prying and pry

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