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- [verb kuh n-vurs; noun kon-vurs]
- /verb kənˈvɜrs; noun ˈkɒn vɜrs/
- /ˈkɒn.vɜːs/
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- [verb kuh n-vurs; noun kon-vurs]
- /verb kənˈvɜrs; noun ˈkɒn vɜrs/
Definitions of conversing word
- verb without object conversing to talk informally with another or others; exchange views, opinions, etc., by talking. 1
- verb without object conversing Archaic. to maintain a familiar association (usually followed by with). 1
- verb without object conversing Obsolete. to have sexual intercourse (usually followed by with). 1
- noun conversing familiar discourse or talk; conversation. 1
- noun conversing Present participle of converse. 1
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Origin of conversing
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English conversen < Middle French converser < Latin conversārī to associate with. See con-, verse
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Parts of speech for Conversing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conversing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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.
conversing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conversing
adjective conversing
- talking — to communicate or exchange ideas, information, etc., by speaking: to talk about poetry.
- mouthing — the action of speaking in a meaningless, bombastic, or hypocritical manner.
- conferring — to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.
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