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doglike

dog·like
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dawg-lahyk, dog-]
    • /ˈdɔgˌlaɪk, ˈdɒg-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dawg-lahyk, dog-]
    • /ˈdɔgˌlaɪk, ˈdɒg-/

Definitions of doglike word

  • adjective doglike similar to a dog; having the appearance, traits, etc., of a dog. 1
  • adjective doglike uncritical; unshakeable, as the attachment of a dog for its owner: doglike devotion. 1
  • noun doglike Similar to a dog; canine. 1
  • adjective doglike Similar to that of a dog. 0
  • adjective doglike (rare) Befitting a dog. 0
  • adverb doglike In a doglike way. 0

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Origin of doglike

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; dog + -like

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Doglike

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

doglike 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

doglike usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for doglike

adjective doglike

  • canine — Canine means relating to dogs.
  • doggish — like a dog; canine: doggish affection.
  • doggy — a little dog or a puppy.

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