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- [gurd]
- /gɜrd/
- /ɡɜːd/
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- [gurd]
- /gɜrd/
Definitions of gird word
- verb with object gird to gibe or jeer at; taunt. 1
- verb without object gird to gibe; jeer (usually followed by at). 1
- noun gird a gibe. 1
- noun gird Encircle (a person or part of the body) with a belt or band. 1
- transitive verb gird put a belt round 1
- verb gird If you gird yourself for a battle or contest, you prepare yourself for it. 0
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Origin of gird
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English girden, Old English gyrdan; cognate with German gürten
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Parts of speech for Gird
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gird popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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.
gird usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gird
verb gird
- brace — If you brace yourself for something unpleasant or difficult, you prepare yourself for it.
- secure — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- buttress — Buttresses are supports, usually made of stone or brick, that support a wall.
- reinforce — to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall.
- fortify — to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
noun gird
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Antonyms for gird
verb gird
- loosen — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
- injure — to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair: to injure one's hand.
- let down — British. a lease.
- weaken — to make weak or weaker.
- undermine — to injure or destroy by insidious activity or imperceptible stages, sometimes tending toward a sudden dramatic effect.
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