Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kar-uh l]
- /ˈkær əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kar-uh l]
- /ˈkær əl/
Definitions of carolling word
- noun carolling a song, especially of joy. 1
- noun carolling a Christmas song or hymn. 1
- noun carolling a seat in a bay window or oriel. 1
- noun carolling a compartment in a cloister, similar to a carrel. 1
- noun carolling a kind of circular dance. 1
- verb without object carolling to sing Christmas songs or hymns, especially in a group performing in a public place or going from house to house. 1
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Origin of carolling
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English carole ring, circle (of stones), enclosed place for study (see carrel), ringdance with song (hence, song) < Anglo-French carole, Old French *corole (compare Old Provençal corola), apparently < Latin corolla garland (see corolla), conflated with Latin choraula < Greek choraúlēs piper for choral dance, equivalent to chor(ós) chorus + -aulēs, derivative of aulós pipe
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Parts of speech for Carolling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
carolling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
carolling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for carolling
verb carolling
- recite — to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner: to recite a lesson.
- shout — to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.
- intone — to utter with a particular tone or voice modulation.
- descant — A descant is a tune which is played or sung above the main tune in a piece of music.
- vocalize — to make vocal; utter; articulate; sing.
Antonyms for carolling
verb carolling
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
- disperse — to drive or send off in various directions; scatter: to disperse a crowd.
- scatter — to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals: to scatter seeds.
- disconnect — SCSI reconnect
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