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- [boo l-it]
- /ˈbʊl ɪt/
- /ˈbʊl.ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo l-it]
- /ˈbʊl ɪt/
Definitions of bullets word
- noun bullets a small metal projectile, part of a cartridge, for firing from small arms. 1
- noun bullets a cartridge. 1
- noun bullets a small ball. 1
- noun bullets Printing. a heavy dot for marking paragraphs or otherwise calling attention to or itemizing particular sections of text, especially in display advertising. 1
- noun bullets Cards. an ace. 1
- verb without object bullets to move swiftly. 1
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Origin of bullets
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Middle French boullette, equivalent to boulle ball (see bowl2) + -ette -ette
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Parts of speech for Bullets
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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bullets 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bullets
noun bullets
- ammo — Ammo is ammunition for guns and other weapons.
- gunpowder — an explosive mixture, as of potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal, used in shells and cartridges, in fireworks, for blasting, etc.
- munitions — Usually, munitions. materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.
- ammunition — Ammunition is bullets and rockets that are made to be fired from guns.
- asterisks — Plural form of asterisk.
Top questions with bullets
- how fast do bullets travel?
- what are bullets made of?
- how to insert bullets in word?
- where to buy bullets for reloading?
- how to make a paper gun that shoots paper bullets?
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