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- [dih-kant]
- /dɪˈkænt/
- /dɪˈkænt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-kant]
- /dɪˈkænt/
Definitions of decant word
- verb decant If you decant a liquid into another container, you put it into another container. 2
- verb decant to pour (a liquid, such as wine) from one container to another, esp without disturbing any sediment 2
- verb decant to rehouse (people) while their homes are being rebuilt or refurbished 2
- verb transitive decant to pour off (a liquid, as wine) gently without stirring up the sediment 2
- verb transitive decant to pour from one container into another 2
- verb with object decant to pour (a liquid) from one container to another. 1
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Origin of decant
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + Medieval Latin canth(us) spout, rim of a vessel (Latin: iron band round a wheel < Greek kánthos corner of the eye, tire) + -āre infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Decant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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.
decant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decant
verb decant
- draft — a drawing, sketch, or design.
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- pour — to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something: to pour a glass of milk; to pour water on a plant.
- transfer — to convey or remove from one place, person, etc., to another: He transferred the package from one hand to the other.
- draw off — to cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull; drag (often followed by along, away, in, out, or off).
Antonyms for decant
verb decant
- fill — to make full; put as much as can be held into: to fill a jar with water.
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