Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hol-oh]
- /ˈhɒl oʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hol-oh]
- /ˈhɒl oʊ/
Definitions of hollowing word
- adjective hollowing having a space or cavity inside; not solid; empty: a hollow sphere. 1
- adjective hollowing having a depression or concavity: a hollow surface. 1
- adjective hollowing sunken, as the cheeks or eyes. 1
- adjective hollowing (of sound) not resonant; dull, muffled, or deep: a hollow voice. 1
- adjective hollowing without real or significant worth; meaningless: a hollow victory. 1
- adjective hollowing insincere or false: hollow compliments. 1
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Origin of hollowing
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English holw(e), holow, Old English holh a hollow place; akin to hole
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Parts of speech for Hollowing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hollowing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hollowing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hollowing
noun hollowing
- diggings — (usually used with a singular verb) a place where digging is carried on.
- mining — an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
- quarrying — an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc.
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