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- [hed-waw-terz, -wot-erz]
- /ˈhɛdˌwɔ tərz, -ˌwɒt ərz/
- /ˈhedwɔːtəz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hed-waw-terz, -wot-erz]
- /ˈhɛdˌwɔ tərz, -ˌwɒt ərz/
Definitions of headwaters word
- noun headwaters The source of a river, the set of streams that feed into the river's beginning. 1
- noun plural headwaters source of a river 1
- noun plural headwaters The headwaters of a river are the smaller streams near its source, which combine to form the river. 0
- noun plural headwaters the headstreams and the beginning of a large stream or river 0
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Origin of headwaters
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; head + waters, plural of water
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Parts of speech for Headwaters
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preposition
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determiner
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headwaters popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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.
headwaters usage trend in Literature
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