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- [kurb]
- /kɜrb/
- /kɜːb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kurb]
- /kɜrb/
Definitions of curbed word
- noun curbed Also, British, kerb. a rim, especially of joined stones or concrete, along a street or roadway, forming an edge for a sidewalk. 1
- noun curbed anything that restrains or controls; a restraint; check. 1
- noun curbed an enclosing framework or border. 1
- noun curbed Also called curb bit. a bit used with a bridoon for control of a horse, to which a chain (curb chain) is hooked. 1
- noun curbed Also called curb market; British, kerb market, kerbstone market. a market, originally on the sidewalk or street, for the sale of securities not listed on a stock exchange. Compare American Stock Exchange. 1
- noun curbed the framework around the top of a well. 1
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Origin of curbed
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English curb, courbe curved piece of wood (noun), stooped, hunchbacked (adj.) < Anglo-French curb, courb curved, bowed; Old French < Latin curvus crooked, bent, curved. See curve
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Parts of speech for Curbed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
curbed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
curbed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for curbed
adjective curbed
- wordless — speechless, silent, or mute.
- abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
- limited — confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
- suppressed — to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist and certain left-leaning parties.
- handicapped — Sometimes Offensive. physically or mentally disabled.
Antonyms for curbed
verb curbed
- promoted — to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
- advanced — An advanced system, method, or design is modern and has been developed from an earlier version of the same thing.
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
Top questions with curbed
- what does curbed mean?
- how to fix curbed rims?
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