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sear vs dry

dry vs sear

sear is not a noun while dry is a noun.

sear and dry both are adjectives.

sear and dry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sear No Yes Yes No
dry Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, dry is a hypernym of sear; that is, dry is a word with a broader meaning than sear:
  • sear: cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
  • dry: remove the moisture from and make dry
Other hypernyms of sear include dry out.
sear (noun) dry (noun)
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
sear (adjective) dry (adjective)
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
not producing milk
(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
lacking moisture or volatile components
without a mucous or watery discharge
having a large proportion of strong liquor
humorously sarcastic or mocking
practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
not shedding tears
lacking warmth or emotional involvement
unproductive especially of the expected results
lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
having no adornment or coloration
sear (verb) dry (verb)
make very hot and dry become dry or drier
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color remove the moisture from and make dry
cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
become superficially burned
Difference between sear and dry

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