hostages

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/
- /ˈhɒs.tɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Definition of hostages word

noun hostages Plural form of hostage. 1

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Parts of speech for Hostages

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hostages

hostages 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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for hostages

noun hostages

captives — Plural form of captive; persons held prisoner.
detainees — Plural form of detainee.
earnests — Plural form of earnest.
guaranties — a warrant, pledge, or formal assurance given as security that another's debt or obligation will be fulfilled.
securities — freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety.

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Antonyms for hostages

noun hostages

captors — Plural form of captor.

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