bruits

bruit

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [broot]
- /brut/
- /bruːt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [broot]
- /brut/

Definitions of bruits word

verb with object bruits to voice abroad; rumor (used chiefly in the passive and often followed by about): The report was bruited through the village. 1
noun bruits Medicine/Medical. any generally abnormal sound or murmur heard on auscultation. 1
noun bruits Archaic. rumor; report. 1
noun bruits Archaic. noise; din; clamor. 1
verb bruits third-person singular simple present indicative form of bruit. 0

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Origin of bruits

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English (noun) < Anglo-French, Old French, noun use of past participle of bruire to roar < Vulgar Latin *brūgere, a conflation of Latin rūgīre to bellow and Vulgar Latin *bragere; see bray1

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Parts of speech for Bruits

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bruits popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for bruits

verb bruits

noises — Plural form of noise.

Just one Synonym for bruits