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aphorisms

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /-ɚ.ɪ-/
    • /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /-ɚ.ɪ-/

Definition of aphorisms word

  • noun aphorisms Plural form of aphorism. 1

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Parts of speech for Aphorisms

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

aphorisms popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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.

aphorisms usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for aphorisms

noun aphorisms

  • sayings — something said, especially a proverb or apothegm.
  • adages — a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation; proverb.
  • dicta — dictum
  • precepts — a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
  • proverbs — a word that can substitute for a verb or verb phrase, as do in They never attend board meetings, but we do regularly.

Top questions with aphorisms

  • what are aphorisms?
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