Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhz-uh n]
- /ˈdʌz ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [duhz-uh n]
- /ˈdʌz ən/
Definitions of dozens word
- noun plural dozens a group of 12. 1
- noun plural dozens the dozens, Slang. a ritualized game typically engaged in by two persons each of whom attempts to outdo the other in insults directed against members of the other's family (usually used in the phrase play the dozens). 1
- adjective dozens twelve. 1
- verb with object dozens to stun. 1
- noun dozens Plural form of dozen. 1
- noun plural dozens a lot 0
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Origin of dozens
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English dozeine < Old French do(u)zaine, equivalent to do(u)ze (< Latin duodecim) + -aine (< Latin -āna) -an
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Parts of speech for Dozens
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preposition
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dozens popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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.
dozens usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dozens
noun dozens
- lots — a river in S France, flowing W to the Garonne. 300 miles (480 km) long.
- loads — anything put in or on something for conveyance or transportation; freight; cargo: The truck carried a load of watermelons.
- masses — the celebration of the Eucharist. Compare High Mass, Low Mass.
- tons — a unit of weight, equivalent to 2000 pounds (0.907 metric ton) avoirdupois (short ton) in the U.S. and 2240 pounds (1.016 metric tons) avoirdupois (long ton) in Great Britain.
- oodles — a large quantity: oodles of love; oodles of money.
Top questions with dozens
- how many dozens in a bushel?
- what comes in dozens?
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