Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [bohld]
- /boʊld/
- /bəʊld/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bohld]
- /boʊld/
Definitions of bold word
- adjective bold Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way. 4
- adjective bold Someone who is bold is not afraid to do things which involve risk or danger. 3
- adjective bold Someone who is bold is not shy or embarrassed in the company of other people. 3
- adjective bold A bold colour or pattern is very bright and noticeable. 3
- uncountable noun bold Bold is print which is thicker and looks blacker than ordinary printed letters. 3
- adjective bold courageous, confident, and fearless; ready to take risks 3
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Origin of bold
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English bald, bold, Old English b(e)ald; cognate with Old Saxon, Old High German bald, Dutch boud bold, Old Norse ballr dire < Germanic *bál-tha-z; akin to Welsh balch proud, Irish balc strong < *bal-ko-
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Parts of speech for Bold
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bold popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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".
bold usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bold
adj bold
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- resolute — firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
- audacious — Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
- fearless — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
Antonyms for bold
adj bold
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- reticent — disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
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