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gardens

gar·den
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gahr-dn]
    • /ˈgɑr dn/
    • /ˈɡɑː.dən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gahr-dn]
    • /ˈgɑr dn/

Definitions of gardens word

  • noun gardens a plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated. 1
  • noun gardens a piece of ground or other space, commonly with ornamental plants, trees, etc., used as a park or other public recreation area: a public garden. 1
  • noun gardens a fertile and delightful spot or region. 1
  • noun gardens British. yard2 (def 1). 1
  • adjective gardens pertaining to, produced in, or suitable for cultivation or use in a garden: fresh garden vegetables; garden furniture. 1
  • abbreviation GARDENS garden-variety. 1

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Origin of gardens

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English gardin < Old North French gardin, Old French jardin < Germanic; compare Old High German gartin-, German Garten, yard2

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Parts of speech for Gardens

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gardens 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".

gardens usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for gardens

noun gardens

  • park — Mungo [muhng-goh] /ˈmʌŋ goʊ/ (Show IPA), 1771–1806? Scottish explorer in Africa.
  • common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
  • green — of the color of growing foliage, between yellow and blue in the spectrum: green leaves.
  • grounds — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.
  • country park — an area of countryside, usually not less than 10 hectares, set aside for public recreation: often funded by a Countryside Commission grant

Top questions with gardens

  • what time does busch gardens close?

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