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- US Pronunciation
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- [fer-ee]
- /ˈfɛr i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fer-ee]
- /ˈfɛr i/
Definitions of ferried word
- noun plural ferried a commercial service with terminals and boats for transporting persons, automobiles, etc., across a river or other comparatively small body of water. 1
- noun plural ferried a ferryboat. 1
- noun plural ferried a service for flying airplanes over a particular route, especially the delivery of airplanes to an overseas purchaser or base of operations. 1
- noun plural ferried the legal right to ferry passengers, cargo, etc., and to charge for the service. 1
- verb with object ferried to carry or convey back and forth over a fixed route in a boat or plane. 1
- verb with object ferried to fly (an airplane) over a particular route, especially for delivery. 1
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Origin of ferried
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
before 1150; Middle English ferien, Old English ferian to carry; cognate with Old Norse ferja, Gothic farjan; akin to fare
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Parts of speech for Ferried
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ferried popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
ferried usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ferried
adjective ferried
- imported — to bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from a foreign country for use, sale, processing, reexport, or services.
Antonyms for ferried
verb ferried
- held — simple past tense and a past participle of hold1 .
- kept — simple past tense and past participle of keep.
- maintained — to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
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