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- [klap]
- /klæp/
- /klæp/
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- [klap]
- /klæp/
Definitions of clapped word
- verb with object clapped to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval: She clapped her hands in appreciation. 1
- verb with object clapped to strike (someone) amicably with a light, open-handed slap, as in greeting, encouragement, or the like: He clapped his friend on the back. 1
- verb with object clapped to strike (an object) against something quickly and forcefully, producing an abrupt, sharp sound, or a series of such sounds: to clap a book on the table. 1
- verb with object clapped to bring together forcefully (facing surfaces of the same object): She clapped the book shut. 1
- verb with object clapped to applaud (a performance, speech, speaker, etc.) by clapping the hands: The audience clapped the actors at the end of the act. 1
- verb with object clapped to put or place quickly or forcefully: to clap a lid on a jar; She clapped her hand over his mouth. They clapped him in jail. 1
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Origin of clapped
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English clappen, Old English clæppan; cognate with Middle Low German kleppen
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Parts of speech for Clapped
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clapped popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
clapped usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clapped
noun clapped
- patted — to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape: to pat dough into flat pastry forms.
- tapped — to draw liquid from (a vessel or container).
- thrust — to push forcibly; shove; put or drive with force: He thrust his way through the crowd. She thrust a dagger into his back.
- walloped — to beat soundly; thrash.
- blasted — Some people use blasted to express anger or annoyance at something or someone.
verb clapped
- applauded — Simple past tense and past participle of applaud.
- acclaimed — publicly acknowledged as excellent
- cheered — a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
Antonyms for clapped
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