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- [fahy-ber]
- /ˈfaɪ bər/
- /ˈfaɪ.bər/
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- [fahy-ber]
- /ˈfaɪ bər/
Definitions of fiber word
- noun fiber a fine, threadlike piece, as of cotton, jute, or asbestos. 1
- noun fiber a slender filament: a fiber of platinum. 1
- noun fiber filaments collectively. 1
- noun fiber matter or material composed of filaments: a plastic fiber. 1
- noun fiber something resembling a filament. 1
- noun fiber an essential character, quality, or strength: people of strong moral fiber. 1
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Origin of fiber
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; 1970-75 for def 9; Middle English fibre (< Middle French) < Latin fibra filament
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Parts of speech for Fiber
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fiber popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fiber
noun fiber
- grain — granularity
- thread — a fine cord of flax, cotton, or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, especially when composed of two or more filaments twisted together.
- cord — Cord is strong, thick string.
- web — something formed by or as if by weaving or interweaving.
- grit — abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
Antonyms for fiber
noun fiber
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
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