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- [kuh-moh-shuh n]
- /kəˈmoʊ ʃən/
- /kəˈməʊ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-moh-shuh n]
- /kəˈmoʊ ʃən/
Definitions of commotion word
- variable noun commotion A commotion is a lot of noise, confusion, and excitement. 3
- noun commotion violent disturbance; upheaval 3
- noun commotion political insurrection; disorder 3
- noun commotion a confused noise; din 3
- noun commotion violent motion; turbulence 3
- noun commotion a noisy rushing about; confusion; bustle 3
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Origin of commotion
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin commōtiōn- (stem of commōtiō), equivalent to commōt(us) past participle of commovēre to commove + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Commotion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
commotion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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.
commotion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commotion
noun commotion
- annoyance — Annoyance is the feeling that you get when someone makes you feel fairly angry or impatient.
- upheaval — strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society: the upheaval of war.
- fuss — an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle: They made a fuss over the new baby.
- turbulence — the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
Antonyms for commotion
noun commotion
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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