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- [kuh-res]
- /kəˈrɛs/
- /kəˈres/
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- [kuh-res]
- /kəˈrɛs/
Definitions of caresses word
- noun caresses an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching. 1
- verb with object caresses to touch or pat gently to show affection. 1
- verb with object caresses to touch, stroke, etc., lightly, as if in affection: The breeze caressed the trees. 1
- verb with object caresses to treat with favor, kindness, etc. 1
- noun caresses Plural form of caress. 1
- noun caresses plural of caress. 0
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Origin of caresses
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < French caresse < Italian carezza < Vulgar Latin *caritia, equivalent to Latin cār(us) dear + -itia suffix of abstract nouns; cf. charity
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Parts of speech for Caresses
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
caresses popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
caresses usage trend in Literature
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