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pry1

 
 
pronunciation:
praI
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Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: verb
inflections: pries, prying, pried
definition 1: to be too curious about another person's private life.
This is none of your business, so please don't pry.
synonyms:
meddle, nose around, snoop
similar words:
gossip, interfere, poke
definition 2: to look closely or curiously in a sly way.
Someone has been prying into the secret files.
synonyms:
peek, peer
similar words:
explore, ferret, poke, probe, scan, scrutinize, search, sneak
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