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- [kreem]
- /krim/
- /kriːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kreem]
- /krim/
Definitions of creaming word
- noun creaming the fatty part of milk, which rises to the surface when the liquid is allowed to stand unless homogenized. 1
- noun creaming a soft solid or thick liquid containing medicaments or other specific ingredients, applied externally for a prophylactic, therapeutic, or cosmetic purpose. 1
- noun creaming Usually, creams. a soft-centered confection of fondant or fudge coated with chocolate. 1
- noun creaming a purée or soup containing cream or milk: cream of tomato soup. 1
- noun creaming the best part of anything: the cream of society. 1
- noun creaming a yellowish white; light tint of yellow or buff. 1
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Origin of creaming
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English creme < Anglo-French, Old French cresme < Late Latin chrīsma chrism
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Parts of speech for Creaming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
creaming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% 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.
creaming usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for creaming
noun creaming
- treatment — an act or manner of treating.
- administration — Administration is the range of activities connected with organizing and supervising the way that an organization or institution functions.
- rubbing — an act or instance of rubbing: an alcohol rub.
- administering — to manage (affairs, a government, etc.); have executive charge of: to administer the law.
- applying — to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent: to apply a theory to a problem.
verb creaming
- beat — If you beat someone or something, you hit them very hard.
- trounce — to beat severely; thrash.
- outclass — to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior: He far outclasses the other runners in the race.
- outshine — to surpass in shining; shine more brightly than.
- conquer — If one country or group of people conquers another, they take complete control of their land.
Antonyms for creaming
verb creaming
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
- 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.
- forfeit — a fine; penalty.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- uphold — to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
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