Difference between Smiling and Grin

What is the difference between Smiling and Grin?

Smiling as a noun is the action of the verb to smile. while Grin as a noun is a smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.

Smiling

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: That which smiles or has a smile.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The action of the verb to smile.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To have (a smile) on one's face.

Example sentence: I never get tired of smiling. I'm just the kind of guy who likes to smile.

Grin

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To smile parting the lips so as to show the teeth.

Example sentence: When you know the truth is on your side, when you have dutifully paid all your taxes, but you are still targeted for non-payment of dues, then what do you do? You grin and bear the harassment because you have nothing to hide.

We hope you now know whether to use Smiling or Grin in your sentence.

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