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hared

hare
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hair]
    • /hɛər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hair]
    • /hɛər/

Definitions of hared word

  • noun plural hared any rodentlike mammal of the genus Lepus, of the family Leporidae, having long ears, a divided upper lip, and long hind limbs adapted for leaping. 1
  • noun plural hared any of the larger species of this genus, as distinguished from certain of the smaller ones known as rabbits. 1
  • noun plural hared any of various similar animals of the same family. 1
  • noun plural hared (initial capital letter) Astronomy. the constellation Lepus. 1
  • noun plural hared the player pursued in the game of hare and hounds. 1
  • verb without object hared Chiefly British. to run fast. 1

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Origin of hared

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English hara; cognate with Danish hare; akin to German Hase hare, Old English hasu gray

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Parts of speech for Hared

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hared 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.

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