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- [kob-web]
- /ˈkɒbˌwɛb/
- /ˈkɒb.web/
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- [kob-web]
- /ˈkɒbˌwɛb/
Definitions of cobwebs word
- noun plural cobwebs mustiness, confusion, or obscurity 3
- noun plural cobwebs stickiness of the eyelids experienced upon first awakening 3
- noun cobwebs a web spun by a spider to entrap its prey. 1
- noun cobwebs a single thread spun by a spider. 1
- noun cobwebs something resembling a cobweb; anything finespun, flimsy, or insubstantial. 1
- noun cobwebs a network of plot or intrigue; an insidious snare. 1
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Origin of cobwebs
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English coppeweb, derivative of Old English -coppe spider (in ātorcoppe poison spider); cognate with Middle Dutch koppe; see web
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Parts of speech for Cobwebs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cobwebs popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cobwebs
noun cobwebs
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- tiredness — fatigue
- torpor — sluggish inactivity or inertia.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- listlessness — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
Antonyms for cobwebs
noun cobwebs
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
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