Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in stressed th ee groov]
- /ɪn stressed ði gruv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in stressed th ee groov]
- /ɪn stressed ði gruv/
Definitions of in the groove words
- noun in the groove a long, narrow cut or indentation in a surface, as the cut in a board to receive the tongue of another board (tongue-and-groove joint) a furrow, or a natural indentation on an organism. 1
- noun in the groove the track or channel of a phonograph record for the needle or stylus. 1
- noun in the groove a fixed routine: to get into a groove. 1
- noun in the groove Printing. the furrow at the bottom of a piece of type. 1
- noun in the groove Slang. an enjoyable time or experience. 1
- verb with object in the groove to cut a groove in; furrow. 1
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Origin of in the groove
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English grofe, groof mining shaft; cognate with Middle Dutch groeve, Dutch groef, German Grube pit, ditch; akin to grave1
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Parts of speech for In the groove
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in the groove popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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 the groove usage trend in Literature
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adj in the groove
- adaptable — If you describe a person or animal as adaptable, you mean that they are able to change their ideas or behaviour in order to deal with new situations.
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- accordant — in conformity or harmony
Antonyms for in the groove
adj in the groove
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- antipathetic — having or arousing a strong aversion
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- inharmonious — not harmonious; discordant; unmelodious.
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