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- [breyn]
- /breɪn/
- /breɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [breyn]
- /breɪn/
Definitions of braining word
- noun braining Anatomy, Zoology. the part of the central nervous system enclosed in the cranium of humans and other vertebrates, consisting of a soft, convoluted mass of gray and white matter and serving to control and coordinate the mental and physical actions. 1
- noun braining Zoology. (in many invertebrates) a part of the nervous system more or less corresponding to the brain of vertebrates. 1
- noun braining Sometimes, brains. (used with a plural verb) understanding; intellectual power; intelligence. 1
- noun braining the brain as the center of thought, understanding, etc.; mind; intellect. 1
- noun braining brains, Slang. a member of a group who is regarded as its intellectual leader or planner: The junior partner is the brains of the firm. 1
- noun braining Informal. a very intelligent or brilliant person. 1
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Origin of braining
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English bræg(e)n, bregen; cognate with Low German brägen, Dutch brein
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Parts of speech for Braining
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
braining popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% 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.
braining usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for braining
verb braining
- hit — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- harm — a U.S. air-to-surface missile designed to detect and destroy radar sites by homing on their emissions.
- charge — If you charge someone an amount of money, you ask them to pay that amount for something that you have sold to them or done for them.
- raid — a sudden assault or attack, as upon something to be seized or suppressed: a police raid on a gambling ring.
- besiege — If you are besieged by people, many people want something from you and continually bother you.
Antonyms for braining
verb braining
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
- guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
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