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sour vs dry

dry vs sour

sour and dry both are nouns.

sour and dry both are adjectives.

sour and dry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sour Yes Yes Yes No
dry Yes Yes Yes No
sour (noun) dry (noun)
the property of being acidic a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
a cocktail made of a liquor (especially whiskey or gin) mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar
sour (adjective) dry (adjective)
having a sharp biting taste free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
showing a brooding ill humor not producing milk
inaccurate in pitch (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
smelling of fermentation or staleness opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
in an unpalatable state lacking moisture or volatile components
one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons 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
sour (verb) dry (verb)
go sour or spoil become dry or drier
make sour or more sour remove the moisture from and make dry
Difference between sour and dry

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