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- [gil]
- /gɪl/
- /ɡɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gil]
- /gɪl/
Definitions of gills word
- noun gills a male given name. 1
- noun gills a female given name. 1
- verb with object gills to comb (fibers) with a gill. 1
- idioms gills to catch (fish) by the gills in a gill net. 1
- idioms gills green / white around the gills, somewhat pale, as from being sickly, nervous, or frightened: When he heard how much the bill was, he looked a little green around the gills. 1
- idioms gills to the gills, Informal. fully; completely; totally: After that big meal we were all stuffed to the gills. 1
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Origin of gills
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English gile < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse gjǫlnar < *gelnō; cognate with Swed gäl, Danish gælle, Norwegian gjelle gill
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Parts of speech for Gills
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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gills popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gills usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gills
noun gills
- demeanor — Your demeanor is the way you behave, which gives people an impression of your character and feelings.
- visage — the face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc.; countenance.
- mien — air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc.: a man of noble mien.
- map — Walter, c1140–1209? Welsh ecclesiastic, poet, and satirist.
- physiognomy — the face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character: a fierce physiognomy.
Antonyms for gills
noun gills
- humbleness — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
Top questions with gills
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