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pure vs gross

gross vs pure

pure is not a noun while gross is a noun.

pure and gross both are adjectives.

pure is not a verb while gross is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pure No Yes No No
gross Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, pure and gross are synonyms defined as:
  • pure and gross: without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
Other synonyms of pure include arrant, complete, consummate, double-dyed, everlasting, perfect, sodding, staring, stark, thorough, thoroughgoing, unadulterated, utter.
pure (noun) gross (noun)
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
twelve dozen
pure (adjective) gross (adjective)
(used of persons or behaviors) having no faults; sinless before any deductions
free of extraneous elements of any kind conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
(of color) being chromatically pure; not diluted with white or grey or black repellently fat
in a state of sexual virginity lacking fine distinctions or detail
free from discordant qualities conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
concerned with theory and data rather than practice; opposed to applied without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features)
pure (verb) gross (verb)
earn before taxes, expenses, etc.
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