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- [gohd]
- /goʊd/
- /ɡəʊd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gohd]
- /goʊd/
Definitions of goading word
- noun goading a stick with a pointed or electrically charged end, for driving cattle, oxen, etc.; prod. 1
- noun goading anything that pricks or wounds like such a stick. 1
- noun goading something that encourages, urges, or drives; a stimulus. 1
- verb with object goading to prick or drive with, or as if with, a goad; prod; incite. 1
- noun goading Present participle of goad. 1
- noun goading The act by which somebody is goaded. 0
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Origin of goading
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English gode, Old English gād; compare Langobardic gaida spearhead
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Parts of speech for Goading
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
goading popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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.
goading usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for goading
noun goading
- enjoinder — A prohibition ordered by an injunction.
- exhortation — An address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.
- provocation — the act of provoking.
adjective goading
- inspirational — imparting inspiration.
- provocative — tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing.
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