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rancid vs sour

sour vs rancid

rancid is not a noun while sour is a noun.

rancid and sour both are adjectives.

rancid is not a verb while sour is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rancid No Yes No No
sour Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, rancid and sour are synonyms defined as:
  • rancid and sour: smelling of fermentation or staleness
rancid (noun) sour (noun)
the property of being acidic
the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
a cocktail made of a liquor (especially whiskey or gin) mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar
rancid (adjective) sour (adjective)
smelling of fermentation or staleness having a sharp biting taste
(used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition showing a brooding ill humor
inaccurate in pitch
smelling of fermentation or staleness
in an unpalatable state
one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons
rancid (verb) sour (verb)
go sour or spoil
make sour or more sour
Difference between rancid and sour

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