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- US Pronunciation
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- [geyn-sey, geyn-sey]
- /ˈgeɪnˌseɪ, geɪnˈseɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [geyn-sey, geyn-sey]
- /ˈgeɪnˌseɪ, geɪnˈseɪ/
Definitions of gainsayer word
- verb with object gainsayer to deny, dispute, or contradict. 1
- verb with object gainsayer to speak or act against; oppose. 1
- noun gainsayer One who contradicts or denies what is alleged; an opposer. 1
- noun gainsayer A person who gainsays others; a disagreeable person. 0
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Origin of gainsayer
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, gainsay is from the Middle English word gainsaien. See again, say1
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Parts of speech for Gainsayer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gainsayer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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