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smarting vs smart

smart vs smarting

smarting and smart both are nouns.

smarting is not an adjective while smart is an adjective.

smarting is not a verb while smart is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smarting Yes No No No
smart Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, smarting and smart are synonyms defined as:
  • smarting and smart: a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
Other synonyms of smarting include smartness.
smarting (noun) smart (noun)
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
smarting (adjective) smart (adjective)
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
capable of independent and apparently intelligent action
quick and brisk
improperly forward or bold
characterized by quickness and ease in learning
painfully severe
elegant and stylish
smarting (verb) smart (verb)
be the source of pain
Difference between smarting and smart

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