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anklet

an·klet
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ang-klit]
    • /ˈæŋ klɪt/
    • /ˈæŋ.klət/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ang-klit]
    • /ˈæŋ klɪt/

Definitions of anklet word

  • noun anklet an ornamental chain worn around the ankle 3
  • noun anklet anything worn around the ankle as a fetter, ornament, or support 3
  • noun anklet a short sock worn esp. by girls 3
  • noun anklet a sock that reaches just above the ankle. 1
  • noun anklet an ornamental circlet worn around the ankle. 1
  • noun anklet jewellery: ankle chain 1

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Origin of anklet

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; ankle + -let

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Anklet

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

anklet popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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.

anklet usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for anklet

noun anklet

  • goldHerbert, born 1924, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
  • glassCarter, 1858–1946, U.S. statesman.
  • ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
  • treasure — wealth or riches stored or accumulated, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate.
  • bracelet — A bracelet is a chain or band, usually made of metal, which you wear around your wrist as jewellery.

Antonyms for anklet

noun anklet

  • plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.

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