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- [kuh n-grach-uh-ley-shuh n or, often, -graj-, kuh ng-]
- /kənˌgrætʃ əˈleɪ ʃən or, often, -ˌgrædʒ-, kəŋ-/
- /kənˌɡræt.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-grach-uh-ley-shuh n or, often, -graj-, kuh ng-]
- /kənˌgrætʃ əˈleɪ ʃən or, often, -ˌgrædʒ-, kəŋ-/
Definitions of congratulations word
- convention congratulations You say 'Congratulations' to someone in order to congratulate them on something nice that has happened to them or something good that they have done. 3
- noun plural congratulations If you offer someone your congratulations, you congratulate them on something nice that has happened to them or on something good that they have done. 3
- noun plural congratulations expressions of pleasure or joy; felicitations 3
- noun congratulations the act of congratulating. 1
- noun congratulations congratulations, an expression of joy in the success or good fortune of another. 1
- noun congratulations Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation. 1
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Origin of congratulations
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin congrātulātiōn- (stem of congrātulātiō), equivalent to congrātulāt(us) (see congratulate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Congratulations
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
congratulations 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
congratulations usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for congratulations
noun congratulations
- hail — to pour down on as or like hail: The plane hailed leaflets on the city.
- felicitations — an expression of good wishes; congratulation.
- luck — Polish name of Lutsk.
- compliments — a greeting of respect or regard
- salutations — the act of saluting.
interjection congratulations
- cheers — a drinking toast
Antonyms for congratulations
noun congratulations
- commiseration — to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity.
- condolences — an expression of sympathy to a person who has been bereaved
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
interjection congratulations
- bad luck — You can say 'Bad luck', or 'Hard luck', to someone when you want to express sympathy to them.
- commiserations — Plural form of commiseration.
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