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- [fond]
- /fɒnd/
- /fɒnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fond]
- /fɒnd/
Definitions of fondest word
- adjective fondest having a liking or affection for (usually followed by of): to be fond of animals. 1
- adjective fondest loving; affectionate: to give someone a fond look. 1
- adjective fondest excessively tender or overindulgent; doting: a fond parent. 1
- adjective fondest cherished with strong or unreasoning feeling: to nourish fond hopes of becoming president. 1
- adjective fondest Archaic. foolish or silly. 1
- adjective fondest Archaic. foolishly credulous or trusting. 1
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Origin of fondest
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English fond, fonned (past participle of fonnen to be foolish, orig., to lose flavor, sour)
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Parts of speech for Fondest
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fondest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
fondest usage trend in Literature
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