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- [bahy-wurd]
- /ˈbaɪˌwɜrd/
- /ˈbaɪ.wɜːd/
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- [bahy-wurd]
- /ˈbaɪˌwɜrd/
Definitions of byword word
- countable noun byword Someone or something that is a byword for a particular quality is well known for having that quality. 3
- countable noun byword A byword is a word or phrase which people often use. 3
- noun byword a person, place, or thing regarded as a perfect or proverbial example of something 3
- noun byword an object of scorn or derision 3
- noun byword a common saying; proverb 3
- noun byword a familiar saying; proverb 3
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Origin of byword
First appearance:
before 1050 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1050; Middle English biworde, Old English biwyrde. See by1 (adj.), word
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Parts of speech for Byword
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
byword popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
byword usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for byword
noun byword
- handle — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
- precept — a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
- aphorism — An aphorism is a short witty sentence which expresses a general truth or comment.
- slogan — a distinctive cry, phrase, or motto of any party, group, manufacturer, or person; catchword or catch phrase.
- gnome — GNU Network Object Model Environment
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