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- [doo-drop, dyoo-]
- /ˈduˌdrɒp, ˈdyu-/
- /ˈdjuː.drɒp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doo-drop, dyoo-]
- /ˈduˌdrɒp, ˈdyu-/
Definitions of dewdrop word
- noun dewdrop a drop of dew 3
- noun dewdrop a drop of mucus on the end of one's nose 3
- noun dewdrop a drop of dew. 1
- noun dewdrop droplet of dew 1
- noun dewdrop A droplet of water formed as dew. 0
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Origin of dewdrop
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English. See dew, drop
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Parts of speech for Dewdrop
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dewdrop popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
dewdrop usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dewdrop
noun dewdrop
- speck — a small spot differing in color or substance from that of the surface or material upon which it appears or lies: Specks of soot on the window sill.
- taste — to try or test the flavor or quality of (something) by taking some into the mouth: to taste food.
- morsel — a bite, mouthful, or small portion of food, candy, etc.
- dash — If you dash somewhere, you run or go there quickly and suddenly.
- bit — A bit of something is a small part or section of it.
Antonyms for dewdrop
noun dewdrop
- glob — a drop or globule of a liquid.
- incline — to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant.
- mound — a globe topped with a cross that symbolizes power and constitutes part of the regalia of an English sovereign.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- lot — lot (def 14).
Top questions with dewdrop
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