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Moldy vs Spoiled - What's the difference?

moldy | spoiled |

As adjectives the difference between moldy and spoiled

is that moldy is covered with mold while spoiled is of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.

As a verb spoiled is

past tense of spoil.

moldy

English

Alternative forms

* mouldy (UK)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Covered with mold.
  • Stale or musty.

    • spoiled

    English

    Alternative forms

    * spoilt

    Verb

    (head)
  • (spoil)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
  • Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.

    • Usage notes

    * Much more common in US than "(spoilt)". * About as common as "spoilt" in UK.

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