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- [kawrt-ship, kohrt-]
- /ˈkɔrt ʃɪp, ˈkoʊrt-/
- /ˈkɔːt.ʃɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawrt-ship, kohrt-]
- /ˈkɔrt ʃɪp, ˈkoʊrt-/
Definitions of courtship word
- variable noun courtship Courtship is the activity of courting or the time during which a man and a woman are courting. 3
- uncountable noun courtship The courtship of male and female animals is their behaviour before they have sex. 3
- noun courtship the act, period, or art of seeking the love of someone with intent to marry 3
- noun courtship the seeking or soliciting of favours 3
- noun courtship courtly behaviour 3
- noun courtship the activity or period of courting or wooing 3
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Origin of courtship
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; court + -ship
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Parts of speech for Courtship
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
courtship popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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.
courtship usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for courtship
noun courtship
- pursuit — the act of pursuing: in pursuit of the fox.
- love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
- lovemaking — the act of courting or wooing.
- suit — a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
- courting — Law. a place where justice is administered. a judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. a session of a judicial assembly.
Antonyms for courtship
noun courtship
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
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