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- [gruhv-uh l, grov-]
- /ˈgrʌv əl, ˈgrɒv-/
- /ˈɡrɒv.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gruhv-uh l, grov-]
- /ˈgrʌv əl, ˈgrɒv-/
Definitions of grovelled word
- verb without object grovelled to humble oneself or act in an abject manner, as in great fear or utter servility. 1
- verb without object grovelled to lie or crawl with the face downward and the body prostrate, especially in abject humility, fear, etc. 1
- verb without object grovelled to take pleasure in mean or base things. 1
- noun grovelled (British) Simple past form of grovel. 1
- verb grovelled (Britain) simple past tense of grovel. 0
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Origin of grovelled
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; back formation from obsolete groveling (adv.), equivalent to obsolete grufe face down (< Old Norse ā grūfu face down) + -ling2, taken to be present participle
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Parts of speech for Grovelled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grovelled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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