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andes

An·des
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-deez]
    • /ˈæn diz/
    • /ˈændɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-deez]
    • /ˈæn diz/

Definitions of andes word

  • noun plural andes a major mountain system of South America, extending for about 7250 km (4500 miles) along the entire W coast, with several parallel ranges or cordilleras and many volcanic peaks: rich in minerals, including gold, silver, copper, iron ore, and nitrates. Average height: 3900 m (13 000 ft). Highest peak: Aconcagua, 6960 m (22 835 ft) 3
  • noun plural andes mountains of South America 1
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Parts of speech for Andes

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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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andes popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for andes

noun andes

  • chain — A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
  • range — the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible: the range of steel prices; a wide range of styles.
  • sierra — a chain of hills or mountains, the peaks of which suggest the teeth of a saw.
  • alps — a mountain range in S central Europe, extending over 1000 km (650 miles) from the Mediterranean coast of France and NW Italy through Switzerland, N Italy, and Austria to Slovenia. Highest peak: Mont Blanc, 4807 m (15 771 ft)
  • himalayas — the, a mountain range extending about 1500 miles (2400 km) along the border between India and Tibet. Highest peak, Mt. Everest, 29,028 feet (8848 meters).
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Related words

  • andes lightning

    an electrical discharge of the corona type, occurring over mountains when the atmosphere is electrically disturbed.

  • cordillera central

    a mountain range in Colombia: part of the Andes. Highest peak, Huila, 18,700 feet (5700 meters).

  • cordillera real

    a range of the Andes, in Bolivia. Highest peak, Illimani, 21,201 feet (6462 meters).

  • altiplano

    a plateau of the Andes, covering two thirds of Bolivia and extending into S Peru: contains Lake Titicaca. Height: 3000 m (10 000 ft) to 3900 m (13 000 ft)

  • amazon

    In Greek mythology, the Amazons were a tribe of women who were very good at fighting.

  • andean

    of, relating to, or resembling the Andes
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