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- [cher-uh b]
- /ˈtʃɛr əb/
- /ˈtʃer.əb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [cher-uh b]
- /ˈtʃɛr əb/
Definitions of cherub word
- countable noun cherub A cherub is a kind of angel that is represented in art as a naked child with wings. 3
- noun cherub a member of the second order of angels, whose distinctive gift is knowledge, often represented as a winged child or winged head of a child 3
- noun cherub an innocent or sweet child 3
- noun cherub one of the winged heavenly beings that support the throne of God or act as guardian spirits: Ezek. 10 3
- noun cherub any of the second order of angels, usually ranked just below the seraphim 3
- noun cherub a representation of one of the cherubim as, in early art, a winged angel clothed in red or, later, a chubby, rosy-faced child with wings 3
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Origin of cherub
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English < Latin < Greek < Hebrew kərūbh; replacing Middle English cherubin, Old English c(h)erubin, cerubim (all singular) < Latin cherūbim < Greek < Hebrew kərūbhīm (plural)
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Parts of speech for Cherub
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cherub popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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".
cherub usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cherub
noun cherub
- baby — A baby is a very young child, especially one that cannot yet walk or talk.
- seraph — one of the celestial beings hovering above God's throne in Isaiah's vision. Isa. 6.
- angel — Angels are spiritual beings that some people believe are God's servants in heaven.
- cupid — Cupid is the Roman god of love. He is usually shown as a baby boy with wings and a bow and arrow.
- amoretto — (esp in painting) a small chubby naked boy representing a cupid
Antonyms for cherub
noun cherub
- brat — If you call someone, especially a child, a brat, you mean that he or she behaves badly or annoys you.
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