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- [dih-spley]
- /dɪˈspleɪ/
- /dɪˈspleɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-spley]
- /dɪˈspleɪ/
Definitions of displaying word
- verb with object displaying to show or exhibit; make visible: to display a sign. 1
- verb with object displaying to reveal; betray: to display fear. 1
- verb with object displaying to unfold; open out; spread out: to display a sail. 1
- verb with object displaying to show ostentatiously; flaunt. 1
- verb with object displaying Printing. to give special prominence to (words, captions, etc.) by choice, size, and arrangement of type. 1
- verb with object displaying Digital Technology. to output (data) on a screen. 1
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Origin of displaying
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English desplayen < Anglo-French, Old French despleier < Late Latin displicāre to unfold. See dis-1, plicate
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Parts of speech for Displaying
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
displaying popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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.
displaying usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for displaying
adjective displaying
- pointing — a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
- performing — to carry out; execute; do: to perform miracles.
- highlighting — to emphasize or make prominent.
- featuring — a prominent or conspicuous part or characteristic: Tall buildings were a new feature on the skyline.
- starring — any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
noun displaying
- promo — promotion (def 5).
- advertising — Advertising is the activity of creating advertisements and making sure people see them.
- screamer — a person or thing that screams.
- pr — packet radio
- squib — a short and witty or sarcastic saying or writing.
Antonyms for displaying
noun displaying
- playing — the act of taking part in a game or sport
See also
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