Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-uh s]
- /ˈkæl əs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-uh s]
- /ˈkæl əs/
Definitions of callouses word
- adjective callouses made hard; hardened. 1
- adjective callouses insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic: They have a callous attitude toward the sufferings of others. 1
- adjective callouses having a callus; indurated, as parts of the skin exposed to friction. 1
- noun callouses plural of callous. 0
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Origin of callouses
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin callōsus hard-skinned, tough, equivalent to call(um) tough skin, any hard substance + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Callouses
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
callouses popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
callouses usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for callouses
verb callouses
- consolidate — If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
- nerve — one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- buttress — Buttresses are supports, usually made of stone or brick, that support a wall.
- thicken — make thicker
Antonyms for callouses
verb callouses
- disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- weaken — to make weak or weaker.
- liquefy — Make or become liquid.
- soften — to make soft or softer.
Top questions with callouses
- how to get rid of callouses?
- what causes callouses?
- how to get rid of callouses on feet?
- how to remove callouses?
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Matching words
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