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- [frangk]
- /fræŋk/
- /fræŋk/
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- [frangk]
- /fræŋk/
Definitions of frank word
- adjective frank direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair. 1
- adjective frank without inhibition or subterfuge; direct; undisguised: a frank appeal for financial aid. 1
- adjective frank Pathology. unmistakable; clinically evident: frank blood. 1
- adjective frank Archaic. liberal or generous. 1
- adjective frank Obsolete. free. 1
- noun frank Anne, 1929–45, German Jewish girl who died in Belsen concentration camp in Germany: her diaries about her family hiding from Nazis in Amsterdam (1942–44) published in 1947. 1
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Origin of frank
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French franc < Late Latin francus free, orig. Frank
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Parts of speech for Frank
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frank popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% 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".
frank usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frank
adj frank
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- natural — existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- familiar — well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
- straight — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
verb frank
- postmark — an official mark stamped on letters and other mail, serving as a cancellation of the postage stamp and indicating the place, date, and sometimes time of sending or receipt.
- stamp — to strike or beat with a forcible, downward thrust of the foot.
- date — A date is a specific time that can be named, for example a particular day or a particular year.
- mark — Marcus Alonzo ("Mark") 1837–1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897–1904.
- rubber-stamp — to imprint with a rubber stamp.
noun frank
- showboat — a boat, especially a paddle-wheel steamer, used as a traveling theater.
- vienna sausage — a small frankfurter, often served as an hors d'oeuvre.
- flaunter — to parade or display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly.
- red hot — red with heat; very hot.
- wiener — Norbert, 1894–1964, U.S. mathematician: pioneer in cybernetics.
adjective frank
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
Antonyms for frank
adj frank
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- abnormal — Someone or something that is abnormal is unusual, especially in a way that is worrying.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- indirect — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
adjective frank
- evasive — Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, esp. by responding only indirectly.
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