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It's a loose definition, but pretty generally accepted that a grin is a smile with teeth. Or, conversely, a smile is a grin without teeth.

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Smiling typically involves lifting the corners of the mouth to express happiness or amusement. Grinning, on the other hand, is a broader smile that may involve showing teeth and often indicates a larger degree of excitement or silliness.

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