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sweet vs dry

dry vs sweet

sweet and dry both are nouns.

sweet and dry both are adjectives.

sweet is not a verb while dry is a verb.

sweet is an adverb but dry is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sweet Yes Yes No Yes
dry Yes Yes Yes No
sweet (noun) dry (noun)
the property of tasting as if it contains sugar a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
a food rich in sugar
a dish served as the last course of a meal
sweet (adjective) dry (adjective)
not containing or composed of salt water free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
(used of wines) having a high residual sugar content not producing milk
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
having a natural fragrance opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub lacking moisture or volatile components
pleasing to the ear without a mucous or watery discharge
with sweetening added having a large proportion of strong liquor
not soured or preserved humorously sarcastic or mocking
pleasing to the mind or feeling practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
pleasing to the senses 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
sweet (verb) dry (verb)
become dry or drier
remove the moisture from and make dry
sweet (adverb) dry (adverb)
in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')
Difference between sweet and dry

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