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- [chi-meer, shi-]
- /tʃɪˈmɪər, ʃɪ-/
- /ˈʧaɪmə /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [chi-meer, shi-]
- /tʃɪˈmɪər, ʃɪ-/
Definitions of chimer word
- noun chimer an apparatus for striking a bell so as to produce a musical sound, as one at the front door of a house by which visitors announce their presence. 1
- noun chimer Often, chimes. a set of bells or of slabs of metal, stone, wood, etc., producing musical tones when struck. a musical instrument consisting of such a set, especially a glockenspiel. the musical tones thus produced. carillon. 1
- noun chimer harmonious sound in general; music; melody. 1
- noun chimer harmonious relation; accord: the battling duo, in chime at last. 1
- verb without object chimer to sound harmoniously or in chimes as a set of bells: The church bells chimed at noon. 1
- verb without object chimer to produce a musical sound by striking a bell, gong, etc.; ring chimes: The doorbell chimed. 1
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Origin of chimer
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English chemer, chymere < Anglo-Latin chimēra, special use of chimera
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Parts of speech for Chimer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chimer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
chimer usage trend in Literature
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