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- [heyl]
- /heɪl/
- /heɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [heyl]
- /heɪl/
Definitions of hale word
- adjective hale free from disease or infirmity; robust; vigorous: hale and hearty men in the prime of life. 1
- verb with object hale to compel (someone) to go: to hale a man into court. 1
- verb with object hale to haul; pull. 1
- noun hale Edward Everett, 1822–1909, U.S. clergyman and author. 1
- noun hale George Ellery [el-uh-ree] /ˈɛl ə ri/ (Show IPA), 1868–1938, U.S. astronomer. 1
- noun hale Sir Matthew, 1609–76, British jurist: Lord Chief Justice 1671–76. 1
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Origin of hale
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English (north); Old English hāl whole
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Hale
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hale 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hale usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hale
adj hale
- trim — to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.: to trim a hedge.
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
adjective hale
- lusty — full of or characterized by healthy vigor.
verb hale
- drag — drag and drop
Antonyms for hale
adj hale
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- unsuited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- skinny — very lean or thin; emaciated: a skinny little kitten.
- unfit — not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable: He was unfit for his office.
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