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- [a-drey]
- /æˈdreɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [a-drey]
- /æˈdreɪ/
Definitions of adret word
- noun adret a side of a mountain receiving direct sunlight. 1
- noun adret (geography) sun-facing side of a mountain. 0
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Origin of adret
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; < French < Provençal (Dauphiné, Provence) adre(i)t, Old Provençal adreg, adret literally, good, suitable (i.e., the good side of the mountain for vineyards, etc.); see adroit
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Parts of speech for Adret
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adret popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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