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- [dih-presh-uh n]
- /dɪˈprɛʃ ən/
- /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-presh-uh n]
- /dɪˈprɛʃ ən/
Definitions of depression word
- countable noun depression A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty. 4
- countable noun depression A depression in a surface is an area which is lower than the parts surrounding it. 4
- variable noun depression Depression is a mental state in which you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant. 3
- countable noun depression A depression is a mass of air that has a low pressure and that often causes rain. 3
- noun depression the act of depressing or state of being depressed 3
- noun depression a depressed or sunken place or area 3
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Origin of depression
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Medieval Latin dēpressiōn- (stem of dēpressiō), Late Latin: a pressing down, equivalent to Latin dēpress(us) (see depress) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Depression
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
depression popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for depression
noun depression
- distress — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- dreariness — causing sadness or gloom.
- down-hearted — dejected; depressed; discouraged.
- dole — Robert J(oseph) born 1923, U.S. politician: senator 1969–96.
- mortification — a feeling of humiliation or shame, as through some injury to one's pride or self-respect.
Antonyms for depression
noun depression
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- joy — a female given name.
- gladness — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
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