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- [kuh n-doh-luh ns]
- /kənˈdoʊ ləns/
- /kənˈdəʊ.ləns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-doh-luh ns]
- /kənˈdoʊ ləns/
Definitions of condolence word
- uncountable noun condolence A message of condolence is a message in which you express your sympathy for someone because one of their friends or relatives has died recently. 3
- noun plural condolence When you offer or express your condolences to someone, you express your sympathy for them because one of their friends or relatives has died recently. 3
- noun condolence an expression of sympathy with someone in grief, etc 3
- noun condolence expression of sympathy with another in grief 3
- noun condolence Often, condolences. expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief. 1
- noun condolence An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death. 1
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Origin of condolence
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; condole + -ence
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Parts of speech for Condolence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
condolence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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 condolence
noun condolence
- compassion — Compassion is a feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering.
- solace — comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
- consolation — the act of consoling or state of being consoled; solace
- commiseration — to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
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