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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-deep, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌdip, ˈfoʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr-deep, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌdip, ˈfoʊr-/
Definitions of foredeep word
- noun foredeep an elongate sediment-filled sea-floor depression bordering an island arc or other orogenic belt. 1
- noun foredeep A depression, on a seafloor next to an orogen, that is filled with sediment. 0
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Origin of foredeep
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; fore- + deep
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Parts of speech for Foredeep
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preposition
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foredeep popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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