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adret

a·dret
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [a-drey]
    • /æˈdreɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

adret usage trend in Literature

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