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hole in one

hole in one
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hohl in wuhn]
    • /hoʊl ɪn wʌn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hohl in wuhn]
    • /hoʊl ɪn wʌn/

Definitions of hole in one words

  • noun hole in one ace (def 8a). 1
  • noun hole in one golf: one stroke 1
  • noun hole in one a shot from the tee that finishes in the hole 0
  • verb hole in one to score a hole in one 0
  • noun hole in one the act of getting the ball into the hole on the shot from the tee 0
  • noun hole in one (golf) A hole that is completed by sinking the ball in a single shot or attempt, with one hit. 0

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Origin of hole in one

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Hole in one

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hole in one popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

hole in one usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for hole in one

noun hole in one

  • coup — When there is a coup, a group of people seize power in a country.
  • success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
  • win — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
  • accomplishment — An accomplishment is something remarkable that has been done or achieved.
  • gain — to make a gain or gains in.

Antonyms for hole in one

noun hole in one

  • loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
  • forfeit — a fine; penalty.
  • surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
  • sadness — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
  • sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.

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