cut and dried

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuht and drahyd]
- /kʌt ænd draɪd/
- /kʌt ənd draɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuht and drahyd]
- /kʌt ænd draɪd/

Definitions of cut and dried words

phrase cut and dried If you say that a situation or solution is cut and dried, you mean that it is clear and definite. 3
noun cut and dried settled or arranged in advance 3
adjective cut and dried (of a situation or solution) clear and definite 3
adjective cut and dried easy to understand and settle because not ambiguous or in doubt 3
noun cut and dried prepared or arranged beforehand; routine 3
noun cut and dried lifeless; dull; boring 3

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Origin of cut and dried

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1700-10

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Parts of speech for Cut and dried

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cut and dried popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cut and dried usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cut and dried

adj cut and dried

definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
destined — If something is destined to happen or if someone is destined to behave in a particular way, that thing seems certain to happen or be done.
familiar — well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
fated — subject to, guided by, or predetermined by fate; destined.
fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.

All 172 Synonyms of cut and dried

Antonyms for cut and dried

adj cut and dried

vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
undetermined — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
unplanned — a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance: battle plans.
flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
arrange — If you arrange an event or meeting, you make plans for it to happen.

All 43 Antonyms of cut and dried

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Origin of cut and dried

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Parts of speech for Cut and dried

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cut and dried usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for cut and dried

adj cut and dried

Antonyms for cut and dried

adj cut and dried

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