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difficulties

dif·fi·cul·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dif-i-kuhl-tee, -kuh l-tee]
    • /ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌl ti, -kəl ti/
    • /ˈdɪfɪkəltɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dif-i-kuhl-tee, -kuh l-tee]
    • /ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌl ti, -kəl ti/

Definitions of difficulties word

  • noun plural difficulties the fact or condition of being difficult. 1
  • noun plural difficulties Often, difficulties. an embarrassing situation, especially of financial affairs. 1
  • noun plural difficulties a trouble or struggle. 1
  • noun plural difficulties a cause of trouble, struggle, or embarrassment. 1
  • noun plural difficulties a disagreement or dispute. 1
  • noun plural difficulties reluctance; unwillingness. 1

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Origin of difficulties

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English difficulte (< Anglo-French) < Latin difficultās, equivalent to difficil(is) difficile + -tās -ty2

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Parts of speech for Difficulties

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

difficulties 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.
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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Synonyms for difficulties

noun difficulties

Antonyms for difficulties

noun difficulties

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