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- \ˈel\
- /el/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \ˈel\
Definitions of ell word
- noun ell A former measure of length (equivalent to six hand breadths) used mainly for textiles, locally variable but typically about 45 inches. 1
- noun ell pipe, etc, with right-angle bend 1
- noun ell extension made at right angles to a building 1
- noun ell unit of measure: approx length of an arm 1
- noun ell an obsolete unit of length equal to approximately 45 inches 0
- noun ell an extension to a building, usually at right angles and located at one end 0
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Parts of speech for Ell
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preposition
conjunction
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exclamation
ell popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ell usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ell
noun ell
- addendum — An addendum is an additional section at the end of a book or document.
- appendix — Your appendix is a small closed tube inside your body which is attached to your digestive system.
- addition — An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
- adjunct — Something that is an adjunct to something larger or more important is connected with it or helps to perform the same task.
- affix — If you affix one thing to another, you stick it or attach it to the other thing.
Antonyms for ell
noun ell
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- lessening — to become less.
- subtraction — an act or instance of subtracting.
- incompetence — the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
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