best man

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [best man]
- /bɛst mæn/
- /best mæn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [best man]
- /bɛst mæn/

Definitions of best man words

singular noun best man The best man at a wedding is the man who assists the bridegroom. 3
noun best man the (male) attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding 3
noun best man the principal attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding 3
noun best man the chief attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding. 1
noun best man bridegroom's male attendant 1
noun best man The primary attendant to the groom in a wedding ceremony. 0

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Origin of best man

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85

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Parts of speech for Best man

noun

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best man popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

best man usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for best man

noun best man

groomsman — a man who attends the bridegroom in a wedding ceremony.
paranymph — a groomsman or a bridesmaid.

All 2 Synonyms of best man