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- [hem]
- /hɛm/
- /hem/
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- [hem]
- /hɛm/
Definitions of hemmed word
- verb with object hemmed to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around. 1
- verb with object hemmed to enclose or confine (usually followed by in, around, or about): hemmed in by enemies. 1
- noun hemmed the utterance or sound of “hem.”. 1
- noun hemmed a sound or pause of hesitation: His sermon was full of hems and haws. 1
- verb without object hemmed to utter the sound “hem.”. 1
- verb without object hemmed to hesitate in speaking. 1
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Origin of hemmed
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English hem(m), Old English hem, probably akin to hamm enclosure; see home
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Parts of speech for Hemmed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hemmed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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.
hemmed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hemmed
verb hemmed
noun hemmed
- border — The border between two countries or regions is the dividing line between them. Sometimes the border also refers to the land close to this line.
- skirted — the part of a gown, dress, slip, or coat that extends downward from the waist.
- brimmed — the upper edge of anything hollow; rim; brink: the brim of a cup.
- defined — If something is clearly defined or strongly defined, its outline is clear or strong.
- fringed — a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.
Antonyms for hemmed
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