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clod

clod
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [klod]
    • /klɒd/
    • /klɒd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klod]
    • /klɒd/

Definitions of clod word

  • countable noun clod A clod of earth is a large lump of earth. 3
  • noun clod a lump of earth or clay 3
  • noun clod earth, esp when heavy or in hard lumps 3
  • noun clod a dull or stupid person 3
  • noun clod a cut of beef taken from the shoulder 3
  • noun clod a lump, esp. a lump of earth, clay, loam, etc. 3

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Origin of clod

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English clodde, Old English clod- (in clodhamer fieldfare); see cloud

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Parts of speech for Clod

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clod 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

clod usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for clod

noun clod

  • fool — to trick, deceive, or impose on: They tried to fool him.
  • oaf — a clumsy, stupid person; lout.
  • dunce — a dull-witted, stupid, or ignorant person; dolt.
  • dummy — a representation or copy of something, as for displaying to indicate appearance: a display of lipstick dummies made of colored plastic.
  • imbecile — Informal. a dunce; blockhead; dolt: Don't stand there like an imbecile. Open the door!.

Antonyms for clod

noun clod

  • genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
  • brain — Your brain is the organ inside your head that controls your body's activities and enables you to think and to feel things such as heat and pain.

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