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allusions

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /əˈluː.ʒən/
    • /əˈluː.ʒən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /əˈluː.ʒən/

Definition of allusions word

  • noun allusions Plural form of allusion. 1

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Parts of speech for Allusions

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

allusions popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.

allusions usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for allusions

noun allusions

  • suggestions — the act of suggesting.
  • connotations — the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning: A possible connotation of “home” is “a place of warmth, comfort, and affection.”. the act of connoting; the suggesting of an additional meaning for a word or expression, apart from its explicit meaning.
  • implications — something implied or suggested as naturally to be inferred or understood: to resent an implication of dishonesty.
  • inferences — the act or process of inferring.

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