smile vs grinning
grinning vs smilesmile and grinning both are nouns.
smile is a verb but grinning is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| smile | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| grinning | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
smile and grinning
are synonyms defined as:
- smile and grinning: a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
| smile (noun) | grinning (noun) |
|---|---|
| a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement | a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement |
| smile (verb) | grinning (verb) |
|---|---|
| change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure | |
| express with a smile |
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