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sear vs parch

parch vs sear

sear is an adjective but parch is not an adjective.

sear and parch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sear No Yes Yes No
parch No No Yes No
As verbs, sear and parch are synonyms defined as:
  • sear and parch: cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
sear (adjective) parch (adjective)
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
sear (verb) parch (verb)
make very hot and dry cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
become superficially burned
Difference between sear and parch

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