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- [kur-tuh-see or for 5, kurt-see]
- /ˈkɜr tə si or for 5, ˈkɜrt si/
- /ˈkɜː.tə.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kur-tuh-see or for 5, kurt-see]
- /ˈkɜr tə si or for 5, ˈkɜrt si/
Definitions of courtesies word
- noun plural courtesies excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior. 1
- noun plural courtesies a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression. 1
- noun plural courtesies indulgence, consent, or acquiescence: a “colonel” by courtesy rather than by right. 1
- noun plural courtesies favor, help, or generosity: The costumes for the play were by courtesy of the local department store. 1
- noun plural courtesies a curtsy. 1
- adjective courtesies done or performed as a matter of courtesy or protocol: a courtesy call on the mayor. 1
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Origin of courtesies
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English curteisie < Anglo-French, Old French; see courteous, -y3
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Parts of speech for Courtesies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
courtesies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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.
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Antonyms for courtesies
noun courtesies
- asperities — Plural form of asperity.
- discourtesies — Plural form of discourtesy.
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