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buoyed

bu·oy
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [boo-ee, boi]
    • /ˈbu i, bɔɪ/
    • /bɔɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [boo-ee, boi]
    • /ˈbu i, bɔɪ/

Definitions of buoyed word

  • noun buoyed Nautical. a distinctively shaped and marked float, sometimes carrying a signal or signals, anchored to mark a channel, anchorage, navigational hazard, etc., or to provide a mooring place away from the shore. 1
  • noun buoyed a life buoy. 1
  • verb with object buoyed to keep afloat or support by or as if by a life buoy; keep from sinking (often followed by up): The life jacket buoyed her up until help arrived. 1
  • verb with object buoyed Nautical. to mark with a buoy or buoys. 1
  • verb with object buoyed to sustain or encourage (often followed by up): Her courage was buoyed by the doctor's assurances. 1
  • verb without object buoyed to float or rise by reason of lightness. 1

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Origin of buoyed

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English boye a float < Middle French *boie, boue(e) < Germanic; akin to beacon

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Parts of speech for Buoyed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

buoyed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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.

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