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egested

e·gest
E e

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-jest, ih-jest]
    • /iˈdʒɛst, ɪˈdʒɛst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-jest, ih-jest]
    • /iˈdʒɛst, ɪˈdʒɛst/

Definitions of egested word

  • verb with object egested to discharge, as from the body; void (opposed to ingest). 1
  • noun egested Simple past tense and past participle of egest. 1

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Origin of egested

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin ēgest(us) (past participle of ēgerere) carried out, equivalent to ē- e-1 + ges- (variant of ger-) carry + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Egested

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

egested popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

egested usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for egested

verb egested

  • secrete — a steel skullcap of the 17th century, worn under a soft hat.
  • leak — an unintended hole, crack, or the like, through which liquid, gas, light, etc., enters or escapes: a leak in the roof.
  • void — Law. having no legal force or effect; not legally binding or enforceable.
  • remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
  • perspire — to secrete a salty, watery fluid from the sweat glands of the skin, especially when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat.

Antonyms for egested

verb egested

  • permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
  • welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
  • sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
  • take in — the act of taking.
  • allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.

Top questions with egested

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