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- [komp]
- /kɒmp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [komp]
- /kɒmp/
Definitions of comper word
- noun comper a person who regularly enters competitions in newspapers, magazines, etc, esp competitions offering consumer goods as prizes 3
- noun comper a ticket, book, service, etc., provided free of charge to specially chosen recipients. 1
- adjective comper complimentary; free of charge: I received a comp copy of her book. 1
- verb with object comper to provide with a comp: Some casinos comped the biggest spenders, providing rooms and meals on the house. 1
- verb with object comper to provide free of charge: His meals and drinks at the hotel were often comped. 1
- noun comper A person who enters many competitions in order to win as many prizes as possible. 1
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Origin of comper
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; by shortening of complimentary
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Comper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
comper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
comper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for comper
adj comper
- courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
- gratis — without charge or payment; free: The manufacturer provided an extra set of coat buttons gratis.
- gratuitous — given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary.
- honorary — given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
- on the house — a building in which people live; residence for human beings.
Antonyms for comper
adj comper
- disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
- insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
- unflattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- blaming — to hold responsible; find fault with; censure: I don't blame you for leaving him.
- censuring — strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
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