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- [ag-uh-nee]
- /ˈæg ə ni/
- /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ag-uh-nee]
- /ˈæg ə ni/
Definitions of agonies word
- noun plural agonies extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering. 1
- noun plural agonies a display or outburst of intense mental or emotional excitement: an agony of joy. 1
- noun plural agonies the struggle preceding natural death: mortal agony. 1
- noun plural agonies a violent struggle. 1
- noun plural agonies (often initial capital letter) Theology. the sufferings of Christ in the garden of Gethsemane. 1
- noun agonies Plural form of agony. 1
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Origin of agonies
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English agonye (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin agōnia < Greek, equivalent to agṓn agon + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Agonies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agonies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
agonies usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for agonies
noun agonies
- pains — physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
- woes — grievous distress, affliction, or trouble: His woe was almost beyond description.
- worries — to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
- afflictions — Plural form of affliction.
Antonyms for agonies
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