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- [def]
- /dɛf/
- /ˈdɛfli /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [def]
- /dɛf/
Definitions of deafly word
- adjective deafly partially or wholly lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing; unable to hear. 1
- adjective deafly refusing to listen, heed, or be persuaded; unreasonable or unyielding: deaf to all advice. 1
- adjective deafly (initial capital letter) of or relating to the Deaf or their cultural community: Deaf customs and values. 1
- noun deafly deaf persons collectively (usually preceded by the): social services for the deaf. 1
- noun deafly (initial capital letter) deaf persons who identify themselves as members of a community composed of deaf persons and others who share in their culture (usually preceded by the). 1
- noun deafly In a deaf manner; without the aid of a sense of hearing. 1
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Origin of deafly
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English deef, Old English dēaf; cognate with Middle Low German dōf, Dutch doof, Old High German toub
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Parts of speech for Deafly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deafly 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
deafly usage trend in Literature
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