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- [uh-meyz]
- /əˈmeɪz/
- /əˈmeɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-meyz]
- /əˈmeɪz/
Definitions of amaze word
- verb amaze If something amazes you, it surprises you very much. 3
- verb amaze to fill with incredulity or surprise; astonish 3
- verb transitive amaze to fill with great surprise or sudden wonder; astonish 3
- verb transitive amaze to bewilder 3
- abbreviation AMAZE amazement 3
- verb with object amaze to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly. 1
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Origin of amaze
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English amasen, Old English āmasian to confuse, stun, astonish. See a-3, maze
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Parts of speech for Amaze
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amaze popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amaze
verb amaze
- perplex — to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally: Her strange response perplexed me.
- bewilder — If something bewilders you, it is so confusing or difficult that you cannot understand it.
- stun — to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc.: The blow to his jaw stunned him for a moment.
- alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
- shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.