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- [kong-ker]
- /ˈkɒŋ kər/
- /ˈkɒŋ.kər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kong-ker]
- /ˈkɒŋ kər/
Definitions of conquered word
- verb with object conquered to acquire by force of arms; win in war: to conquer a foreign land. 1
- verb with object conquered to overcome by force; subdue: to conquer an enemy. 1
- verb with object conquered to gain, win, or obtain by effort, personal appeal, etc.: conquer the hearts of his audience. 1
- verb with object conquered to gain a victory over; surmount; master; overcome: to conquer disease and poverty; to conquer one's fear. 1
- verb without object conquered to be victorious; make conquests; gain the victory: Despite their differences, their love will conquer. 1
- noun conquered Simple past tense and past participle of conquer. 1
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Origin of conquered
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English conqueren < Anglo-French conquerir, Old French conquerre < Vulgar Latin *conquērere to acquire (for Latin conquīrere to seek out). See con-, query
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Parts of speech for Conquered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conquered 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
conquered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conquered
adjective conquered
- occupied — to take or fill up (space, time, etc.): I occupied my evenings reading novels.
- subject — that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc.: a subject of conversation.
- dominated — to rule over; govern; control.
- captured — Simple past tense and past participle of capture.
- seized — to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp: to seize a weapon.
Antonyms for conquered
adjective conquered
- liberated — to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage.
Top questions with conquered
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