antaeus

An·tae·us

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tee-uh s]
- /ænˈti əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tee-uh s]
- /ænˈti əs/

Definitions of antaeus word

noun antaeus an African giant who was invincible as long as he touched the ground, but was lifted into the air by Hercules and crushed to death 3
noun antaeus a giant wrestler who is invincible as long as he is touching his mother, the earth 3
noun antaeus an African giant who was invincible when in contact with the earth but was lifted into the air by Hercules and crushed. 1

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Parts of speech for Antaeus

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antaeus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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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