WordCmp.com

trim vs prune

prune vs trim

trim and prune both are nouns.

trim is an adjective but prune is not an adjective.

trim and prune both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trim Yes Yes Yes No
prune Yes No Yes No
As verbs, trim and prune are synonyms defined as:
  • trim and prune: cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Other synonyms of trim include clip, crop, cut back, dress, lop, snip.
trim (noun) prune (noun)
cutting down to the desired size or shape dried plum
a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
a state of arrangement or appearance
trim (adjective) prune (adjective)
severely simple in line or design
thin and fit
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
neat and smart in appearance
trim (verb) prune (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
cut closely
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
decorate, as with ornaments
be in equilibrium during a flight
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
Difference between trim and prune

Words related to "trim"

Words related to "prune"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.