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clapped

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [klap]
    • /klæp/
    • /klæp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

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

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Synonyms 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

verb clapped

  • booed — an exclamation of contempt or disapproval: a loud boo from the bleachers.
  • censured — strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.

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