daises

da·is

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dey-is, dahy-, deys]
- /ˈdeɪ ɪs, ˈdaɪ-, deɪs/
- /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dey-is, dahy-, deys]
- /ˈdeɪ ɪs, ˈdaɪ-, deɪs/

Definitions of daises word

noun daises a raised platform, as at the front of a room, for a lectern, throne, seats of honor, etc. 1
noun daises Plural form of dais. 1
noun daises plural of dais. 0

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Origin of daises

First appearance:

before 1225

One of the 9% oldest English words

1225-75; Middle English deis < Anglo-French (Old French dois) < Latin discus quoit; see discus

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Parts of speech for Daises

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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daises popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

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Synonyms for daises

noun daises

platforms — a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area.
podia — a small platform for the conductor of an orchestra, a public speaker, the recipient of a sports medal, etc.
rostra — a plural of rostrum.

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