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- [hawrs, hohrs]
- /hɔrs, hoʊrs/
- /ˈhɔːsnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawrs, hohrs]
- /hɔrs, hoʊrs/
Definitions of hoarseness word
- adjective hoarseness having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky: the hoarse voice of the auctioneer. 1
- adjective hoarseness having a raucous voice. 1
- adjective hoarseness making a harsh, low sound. 1
- noun hoarseness The quality of being hoarse; of having a dry harsh voice. 1
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Origin of hoarseness
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English hors < Old Norse *hārs (assumed variant of hāss); replacing Middle English hoos, Old English hās, cognate with Old High German heis, Old Saxon hēs
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Parts of speech for Hoarseness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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hoarseness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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.
hoarseness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hoarseness
noun hoarseness
- croaky — If someone's voice is croaky, it is low and rough.
- gruffness — low and harsh; hoarse: a gruff voice.
- huskiness — big and strong; burly.
- roughness — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- harshness — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
Antonyms for hoarseness
noun hoarseness
- smoothness — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
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