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- [keyn]
- /keɪn/
- /keɪnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [keyn]
- /keɪn/
Definitions of caned word
- noun caned a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick. 1
- noun caned a long, hollow or pithy, jointed woody stem, as that of bamboo, rattan, sugar cane, and certain palms. 1
- noun caned a plant having such a stem. 1
- noun caned split rattan woven or interlaced for chair seats, wickerwork, etc. 1
- noun caned any of several tall bamboolike grasses, especially of the genus Arundinaria, as A. gigantea (cane reed, large cane, giant cane, or southern cane) and A. tecta (small cane or switch cane) of the southern U.S. 1
- noun caned the stem of a raspberry or blackberry. 1
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Origin of caned
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French < Latin canna < Greek kánna < Semitic; compare Akkadian qanū, Hebrew qāneh reed
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Parts of speech for Caned
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
caned popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% 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.
caned usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for caned
verb caned
- knock — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- hit — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- pummel — to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists.
- trounce — to beat severely; thrash.
- punch — the chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show.
Antonyms for caned
verb caned
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
Top questions with caned
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