heartstrings

heart·strings

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hahrt-stringz]
- /ˈhɑrtˌstrɪŋz/
- /ˈhɑːt.strɪŋz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahrt-stringz]
- /ˈhɑrtˌstrɪŋz/

Definitions of heartstrings word

noun heartstrings (obsolete, anatomy) The tendons once thought to brace the heart. (15th-19th c.). 1
noun plural heartstrings sentiment, emotion 1
noun plural heartstrings If you say that someone or something tugs at your heartstrings, you mean that they cause you to feel strong emotions, usually sadness or pity. 0
noun plural heartstrings deep emotions or feelings 0
noun plural heartstrings deepest feelings or affections 0
noun heartstrings (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (anatomy) The tendons once thought to brace the heart. 0

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Origin of heartstrings

First appearance:

before 1475

One of the 25% oldest English words

First recorded in 1475-85; heart + strings

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Parts of speech for Heartstrings

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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heartstrings popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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