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- [kran-ee]
- /ˈkræn i/
- /ˈkræn.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kran-ee]
- /ˈkræn i/
Definitions of cranny word
- countable noun cranny Crannies are very narrow openings or spaces in something. 3
- noun cranny a narrow opening, as in a wall or rock face; chink; crevice (esp in the phrase every nook and cranny) 3
- noun cranny a small, narrow opening; crack, as in a wall 3
- noun plural cranny a small, narrow opening in a wall, rock, etc.; chink; crevice; fissure: They searched every nook and cranny for the missing ring. 1
- noun plural cranny a small out-of-the-way place or obscure corner; nook. 1
- noun cranny A small, narrow space or opening. 1
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Origin of cranny
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English crany, perhaps < Middle French crené, past participle of crener to notch, groove; see crenel
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Parts of speech for Cranny
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cranny popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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.
cranny usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cranny
noun cranny
- niche — an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object.
- fissure — a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts.
- interstice — an intervening space.
- gap — a department in SE France. 2179 sq. mi. (5645 sq. km). Capital: Gap.
- crevice — A crevice is a narrow crack or gap, especially in a rock.
Antonyms for cranny
noun cranny
- closing — The closing part of an activity or period of time is the final part of it.
- closure — The closure of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
- solid — having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
Top questions with cranny
- what is a cranny?
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