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- [grey-vee]
- /ˈgreɪ vi/
- /ˈɡreɪ.vi/
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- [grey-vee]
- /ˈgreɪ vi/
Definitions of gravy word
- noun plural gravy the fat and juices that drip from cooking meat, often thickened, seasoned, flavored, etc., and used as a sauce for meat, potatoes, rice, etc. 1
- noun plural gravy Slang. profit or money easily obtained or received unexpectedly. money illegally or dishonestly acquired, especially through graft. 1
- noun plural gravy something advantageous or valuable that is received or obtained as a benefit beyond what is due or expected. 1
- noun gravy The fat and juices exuding from meat during cooking. 1
- noun gravy thickened sauce 1
- noun gravy meat juices 1
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Origin of gravy
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; 1905-10 for def 2; Middle English gravé, gravey < Old French gravé, perhaps misreading of grané (compare grain spice) < Latin granātus full of grains. See grain, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Gravy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gravy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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".
gravy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gravy
noun gravy
- juice — the natural fluid, fluid content, or liquid part that can be extracted from a plant or one of its parts, especially of a fruit: orange juice.
- dressing — an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece.
- sauce — any preparation, usually liquid or semiliquid, eaten as a gravy or as a relish accompanying food.
adjective gravy
- in reserve — to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
- gingerbread — a type of cake flavored with ginger and molasses.
- over and above — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
- in store — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
- in addition — also, as well
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