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- [dih-tur]
- /dɪˈtɜr/
- /dɪˈtɜːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-tur]
- /dɪˈtɜr/
Definitions of deterred word
- verb with object deterred to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding: The large dog deterred trespassers. 1
- verb with object deterred to prevent; check; arrest: timber treated with creosote to deter rot. 1
- noun deterred Simple past tense and past participle of deter. 1
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Origin of deterred
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin dēterrēre to prevent, hinder, equivalent to dē- de- + terrēre to frighten
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Parts of speech for Deterred
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deterred 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deterred
adjective deterred
- in the dumps — a depressed state of mind (usually preceded by in the): to be in the dumps over money problems.
- beat down — When the sun beats down, it is very hot and bright.
- handicapped — Sometimes Offensive. physically or mentally disabled.
- restricted — confined; limited.
Antonyms for deterred
verb deterred
- advanced — An advanced system, method, or design is modern and has been developed from an earlier version of the same thing.
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
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