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- [dahr-ner]
- /ˈdɑr nər/
- /ˈdɑː.nə(r)/
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- [dahr-ner]
- /ˈdɑr nər/
Definitions of darner word
- noun darner a person or thing that darns. 1
- noun darner any of numerous odonate insects of the family Aeshnidae, comprising the largest dragonflies. 1
- verb with object darner to curse; damn: Darn that pesky fly! 1
- idioms darner give a darn. damn (def 14). 1
- noun darner A darning needle. 1
- noun darner One who darns. 0
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Origin of darner
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; darn1 + -er1
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Parts of speech for Darner
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
darner popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.
darner usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for darner
adj darner
- abhorrent — If something is abhorrent to you, you hate it very much or consider it completely unacceptable.
- abominable — Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad.
- accursed — Some people use accursed to describe something which they are very annoyed about.
- blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
- culpable — If someone or their conduct is culpable, they are responsible for something wrong or bad that has happened.
adjective darner
- atrocious — If you describe something as atrocious, you are emphasizing that its quality is very bad.
- horrible — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
- unwelcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- anathematized — Simple past tense and past participle of anathematize.
- damned — Damned is used by some people to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are angry or frustrated.
Antonyms for darner
adj darner
- admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
- favored — regarded or treated with preference or partiality: Her beauty made her the favored child.
- laudatory — containing or expressing praise: overwhelmed by the speaker's laudatory remarks.
- praiseworthy — deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive.
- cherished — clung to, esp when fulfilment is unlikely
adjective darner
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
See also
Matching words
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