hearsays

hear·say

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Definitions of hearsays word

noun hearsays unverified, unofficial information gained or acquired from another and not part of one's direct knowledge: I pay no attention to hearsay. 1
noun hearsays an item of idle or unverified information or gossip; rumor: a malicious hearsay. 1
adjective hearsays of, relating to, or characterized by hearsay: hearsay knowledge; a hearsay report. 1
noun hearsays Plural form of hearsay. 1
noun hearsays plural of hearsay. 0

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; orig. in phrase by hear say, translation of Middle French par ouïr dire

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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.

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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