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- [duh-vwahr, dev-wahr; French duh-vwar]
- /dəˈvwɑr, ˈdɛv wɑr; French dəˈvwar/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [duh-vwahr, dev-wahr; French duh-vwar]
- /dəˈvwɑr, ˈdɛv wɑr; French dəˈvwar/
Definitions of devoirs word
- noun plural devoirs compliments or respects; courteous attentions 3
- noun plural devoirs an act of civility or respect. 1
- noun plural devoirs devoirs, respects or compliments. 1
- noun plural devoirs something for which a person is responsible; duty. 1
- noun devoirs Plural form of devoir. 1
- noun devoirs plural of devoir. 0
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Origin of devoirs
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English devoir, deveir, dever < Old French devoir (Anglo-French deveir, dever) < Latin dēbēre to owe; cf. debt
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Parts of speech for Devoirs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
devoirs popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
devoirs usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for devoirs
noun devoirs
- respects — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
- love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
- greeting — the act or words of a person who greets.
- deference — Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
- salutation — the act of saluting.
Antonyms for devoirs
noun devoirs
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- lawlessness — contrary to or without regard for the law: lawless violence.
Top questions with devoirs
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