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sober vs stone-sober

stone-sober vs sober

sober and stone-sober both are adjectives.

sober is a verb but stone-sober is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sober No Yes Yes No
stone-sober No Yes No No
sober (adjective) stone-sober (adjective)
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) totally sober
completely lacking in playfulness
lacking brightness or color; dull
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
sober (verb) stone-sober (verb)
become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
become more realistic
cause to become sober
Difference between sober and stone-sober

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