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eave

eave
E e

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [eev]
    • /iv/
    • /iːv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [eev]
    • /iv/

Definitions of eave word

  • noun eave Usually, eaves. the overhanging lower edge of a roof. 1
  • noun eave Often, eaves. the overhanging edge of anything, as a hat. 1
  • noun eave Eaves: the underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building. 1
  • adjective eave relating to the eaves of a building 0
  • verb eave to give cover or protection under the eaves of a building 0

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Origin of eave

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English eves, Old English efes; cognate with Old High German obisa, Gothic ubizwa hall; cf. above, over

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Parts of speech for Eave

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

eave popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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.

eave usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for eave

noun eave

  • cornice — A cornice is a strip of plaster, wood, or stone which goes along the top of a wall or building.

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