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- [hat]
- /hæt/
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- [hat]
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Definitions of hat word
- noun hat a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors. 1
- noun hat Roman Catholic Church. the distinctive head covering of a cardinal. the office or dignity of a cardinal. Compare red hat. 1
- verb with object hat to provide with a hat; put a hat on. 1
- idioms hat hat in hand, humbly; respectfully: He approached the boss, hat in hand. 1
- idioms hat pass the hat, to ask for contributions of money, as for charity; take up a collection: The lodge members passed the hat to send underprivileged children to summer camp. 1
- idioms hat take off one's hat to, to express high regard for; praise: We took off our hats to their courage and daring. 1
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Origin of hat
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English hætt; cognate with Old Norse hǫttr hood; akin to hood1
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Parts of speech for Hat
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hat popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% 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".
hat usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hat
noun hat
- helmet — any of various forms of protective head covering worn by soldiers, firefighters, divers, cyclists, etc.
- lid — a removable or hinged cover for closing the opening, usually at the top, of a pot, jar, trunk, etc.; a movable cover.
- straw — a single stalk or stem, especially of certain species of grain, chiefly wheat, rye, oats, and barley.
- bucket — A bucket is a round metal or plastic container with a handle attached to its sides. Buckets are often used for holding and carrying water.
- bonnet — The bonnet of a car is the metal cover over the engine at the front.
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