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- [in kloh-ver]
- /ɪn ˈkloʊ vər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in kloh-ver]
- /ɪn ˈkloʊ vər/
Definitions of in clover words
- noun plural in clover any of various plants of the genus Trifolium, of the legume family, having trifoliolate leaves and dense flower heads, many species of which, as T. pratense, are cultivated as forage plants. 1
- noun plural in clover any of various plants of allied genera, as melilot. 1
- idioms in clover in clover, enjoying luxury or comfort; wealthy or well-off: They struggled to make their fortune, and now they're in clover. 1
- adjective in clover wealthy 1
- phrase in clover If you say that someone is in clover, you mean that they are living a luxurious and comfortable life. 0
- noun in clover in a state of ease or luxury 0
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Origin of in clover
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English clovere, Old English clāfre; akin to German Klee
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Parts of speech for In clover
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in clover 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in clover usage trend in Literature
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adj in clover
- snug — warmly comfortable or cozy, as a place, accommodations, etc.: a snug little house.
- cushy — A cushy job or situation is pleasant because it does not involve much work or effort.
- comfortable — If a piece of furniture or an item of clothing is comfortable, it makes you feel physically relaxed when you use it, for example because it is soft.
- comfy — A comfy item of clothing, piece of furniture, room, or position is a comfortable one.
- intimate — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
Antonyms for in clover
adj in clover
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- clamorous — If you describe people or their voices as clamorous, you mean they are talking loudly or shouting.
- noisy — abounding in or full of noise: a noisy assembly hall.
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