The difference between Disprove and Prove
When used as verbs, disprove means to prove to be false or erroneous, whereas prove means to demonstrate that something is true or viable.
Prove is also noun with the meaning: the process of dough proofing.
check bellow for the other definitions of Disprove and Prove
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Disprove as a verb:
To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.
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Prove as a verb (transitive):
To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.
Examples:
"I will prove that my method is more effective than yours."
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Prove as a verb (intransitive):
To turn out; to manifest.
Examples:
"It proved to be a cold day."
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Prove as a verb (copulative):
To turn out to be.
Examples:
"Have an exit strategy should your calculations prove incorrect."
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Prove as a verb (transitive):
To put to the test, to make trial of.
Examples:
"They took the experimental car to the proving-grounds."
"The exception proves the rule."
"The hypothesis has not been proven to our satisfaction."
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Prove as a verb (transitive):
To ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.
Examples:
"to prove a will"
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Prove as a verb (archaic, transitive):
To experience
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Prove as a verb (printing, dated, transitive):
To take a trial impression of; to take a proof of.
Examples:
"to prove a page"
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Prove as a verb:
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Prove as a noun (baking):
The process of dough proofing.
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Prove as a verb: