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- [an-tee-cheym-ber]
- /ˈæn tiˌtʃeɪm bər/
- /ˈæn.tiˌtʃeɪm.bər/
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- [an-tee-cheym-ber]
- /ˈæn tiˌtʃeɪm bər/
Definitions of antechamber word
- countable noun antechamber An antechamber is a small room leading into a larger room. 3
- noun antechamber a smaller room leading into a larger or main room 3
- noun antechamber a chamber or room that serves as a waiting room and entrance to a larger room or an apartment; anteroom. 1
- noun antechamber A small room leading to a main one. 1
- noun antechamber anteroom, entrance hall 1
- noun antechamber A small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room. 0
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Origin of antechamber
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; earlier antichamber < French antichambre, as translation of Italian anticamera, equivalent to anti- (< Latin ante- ante-) + camera chamber
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Parts of speech for Antechamber
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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antechamber 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.
antechamber usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antechamber
noun antechamber
- chamber — A chamber is a large room, especially one that is used for formal meetings.
- apartment — An apartment is a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a large building.
- cage — A cage is a structure of wire or metal bars in which birds or animals are kept.
- cubicle — A cubicle is a very small enclosed area, for example one where you can have a shower or change your clothes.
- recess — temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
Antonyms for antechamber
noun antechamber
- conclusion — When you come to a conclusion, you decide that something is true after you have thought about it carefully and have considered all the relevant facts.
Top questions with antechamber
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