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- [kyoo-rey, kyoo r-ey awl]
- /kyʊˈreɪ, ˈkyʊər eɪ ɔl/
- /kjʊə(r) ɔːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kyoo-rey, kyoo r-ey awl]
- /kyʊˈreɪ, ˈkyʊər eɪ ɔl/
Definitions of cure-all word
- countable noun cure-all A cure-all is something that is believed, usually wrongly, to be able to solve all the problems someone or something has, or to cure a wide range of illnesses. 3
- noun cure-all something reputed to cure all ailments 3
- noun cure-all something supposed to cure all ailments or evils; panacea 3
- noun cure-all panacea. 1
- noun cure-all universal remedy 1
- noun cure-all A panacea. 0
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Origin of cure-all
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95
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Parts of speech for Cure-all
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cure-all popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for cure-all
noun cure-all
- magic bullet — something that cures or remedies without causing harmful side effects: So far there is no magic bullet for economic woes.
- nostrum — our sea, especially the Mediterranean to the ancient Romans.
- catholicon — a remedy for all ills; panacea
- theriac — molasses; treacle.
- panacea — an ancient Greek goddess of healing.
See also
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