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- [kong-ker]
- /ˈkɒŋ kər/
- /ˈkɒŋ.kər/
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- [kong-ker]
- /ˈkɒŋ kər/
Definitions of conquering word
- verb with object conquering to acquire by force of arms; win in war: to conquer a foreign land. 1
- verb with object conquering to overcome by force; subdue: to conquer an enemy. 1
- verb with object conquering to gain, win, or obtain by effort, personal appeal, etc.: conquer the hearts of his audience. 1
- verb with object conquering to gain a victory over; surmount; master; overcome: to conquer disease and poverty; to conquer one's fear. 1
- verb without object conquering to be victorious; make conquests; gain the victory: Despite their differences, their love will conquer. 1
- noun conquering Present participle of conquer. 1
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Origin of conquering
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 Conquering
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
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exclamation
conquering 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.
conquering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conquering
adj conquering
- winning — a victory, as in a game or horse race.
- successful — achieving or having achieved success.
- triumphant — having achieved victory or success; victorious; successful.
adjective conquering
- victorious — having achieved a victory; conquering; triumphant: our victorious army.
noun conquering
- subjugation — the act, fact, or process of subjugating, or bringing under control; enslavement: The subjugation of the American Indians happened across the country.
- clean sweep — an overwhelming victory
- conquest — Conquest is the act of conquering a country or group of people.
- abusiveness — using, containing, or characterized by harshly or coarsely insulting language: an abusive author; abusive remarks.
- oppression — the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
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