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- /kənˈtræk.ʃən/
- /kənˈtræk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /kənˈtræk.ʃən/
Definition of contractions word
- noun contractions Plural form of contraction. 1
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Parts of speech for Contractions
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contractions popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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".
contractions usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contractions
noun contractions
- childbirth — Childbirth is the act of giving birth to a child.
- birth pangs — plural of birth pang.
- labor — productive activity, especially for the sake of economic gain.
- labour — productive activity, especially for the sake of economic gain.
Antonyms for contractions
noun contractions
- amplifications — Plural form of amplification.
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See also
Matching words
- Words starting with c
- Words starting with co
- Words starting with con
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