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- [kab-uh-nit]
- /ˈkæb ə nɪt/
- /ˈkæbɪnət/
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- [kab-uh-nit]
- /ˈkæb ə nɪt/
Definitions of cabinet word
- countable noun cabinet A cabinet is a cupboard used for storing things such as medicine or alcoholic drinks or for displaying decorative things in. 3
- countable noun cabinet The Cabinet is a group of the most senior ministers in a government, who meet regularly to discuss policies. 3
- noun cabinet a piece of furniture containing shelves, cupboards, or drawers for storage or display 3
- noun cabinet (as modifier) 3
- noun cabinet the outer case of a television, radio, etc 3
- noun cabinet the executive and policy-making body of a country, consisting of all government ministers or just the senior ministers 3
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Origin of cabinet
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Middle French, equivalent to cabine hut, room on a ship (of uncertain origin, but frequently alleged to be alteration of cabane cabin) + -et -et
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Parts of speech for Cabinet
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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cabinet 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 cabinet
noun cabinet
- case — A particular case is a particular situation or incident, especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something.
- container — A container is something such as a box or bottle that is used to hold or store things in.
- closet — A closet is a piece of furniture with doors at the front and shelves inside, which is used for storing things.
- commode — A commode is a movable piece of furniture shaped like a chair, which has a large pot below or inside it. It is used as a toilet, especially by people who are too ill to be able to walk easily.
- repository — a receptacle or place where things are deposited, stored, or offered for sale: a repository for discarded clothing.
adjective cabinet
- ministerial — pertaining to the ministry of religion, or to a minister or other member of the clergy.
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