Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-thuh m]
- /ˈæn θəm/
- /ˈæn.θəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-thuh m]
- /ˈæn θəm/
Definitions of anthem word
- countable noun anthem An anthem is a song which is used to represent a particular nation, society, or group and which is sung on special occasions. 3
- noun anthem a song of loyalty or devotion, as to a nation or college 3
- noun anthem a musical composition for a choir, usually set to words from the Bible, sung as part of a church service 3
- noun anthem a religious chant sung antiphonally 3
- noun anthem a popular rock or pop song 3
- noun anthem a religious song sung antiphonally 3
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Origin of anthem
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English antem, Old English antemn(e), antefne < Late Latin antefana, antiphōna (feminine singular) < Greek antíphōna (see antiphon); spelling with h probably by association with hymn, with pronunciation then changed to reflect spelling
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Parts of speech for Anthem
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anthem popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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".
anthem usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anthem
noun anthem
- hymn — a song or ode in praise or honor of God, a deity, a nation, etc.
- chant — A chant is a word or group of words that is repeated over and over again.
- melody — musical sounds in agreeable succession or arrangement.
- chorus — A chorus is a part of a song which is repeated after each verse.
- paean — any song of praise, joy, or triumph.
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