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- [gawrj]
- /gɔrdʒ/
- /ɡɔːdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gawrj]
- /gɔrdʒ/
Definitions of gorges word
- noun gorges gurge (def 2). 1
- verb with object gorges to stuff with food (usually used reflexively or passively): He gorged himself. They were gorged. 1
- verb with object gorges to swallow, especially greedily. 1
- verb with object gorges to choke up (usually used passively). 1
- verb without object gorges to eat greedily. 1
- idioms gorges make one's gorge rise, to evoke violent anger or strong disgust: The cruelty of war made his gorge rise. 1
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Origin of gorges
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; (v.) Middle English < Old French gorger, derivative of gorge throat < Vulgar Latin *gorga, akin to Latin gurguliō gullet, throat, gurges whirlpool, eddy
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Parts of speech for Gorges
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gorges popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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.
gorges usage trend in Literature
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general gorges
- devours — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of devour.
Antonyms for gorges
noun gorges
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