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stain vs dirt

dirt vs stain

stain and dirt both are nouns.

stain is not an adjective while dirt is an adjective.

stain is a verb but dirt is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stain Yes No Yes No
dirt Yes Yes No No
As nouns, stain and dirt are synonyms defined as:
  • stain and dirt: anything regarded as making something unclean
Other synonyms of stain include filth, grease, grime, grunge, soil.
stain (noun) dirt (noun)
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
a soiled or discolored appearance anything regarded as making something unclean
a symbol of disgrace or infamy the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
anything regarded as making something unclean obscene terms for feces
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
stain (adjective) dirt (adjective)
(of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel
stain (verb) dirt (verb)
produce or leave stains
color with a liquid dye or tint
color for microscopic study
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Difference between stain and dirt

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