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- [in-kur]
- /ɪnˈkɜr/
- /ɪnˈkɜːr/
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- [in-kur]
- /ɪnˈkɜr/
Definitions of incurred word
- verb with object incurred to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious): to incur a huge number of debts. 1
- verb with object incurred to become liable or subject to through one's own action; bring or take upon oneself: to incur his displeasure. 1
- noun incurred Become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behavior or actions. 1
- verb incurred simple past tense and past participle of incur. 0
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Origin of incurred
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin incurrere to run into, come upon, equivalent to in- in-2 + currere to run; see current
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Parts of speech for Incurred
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incurred popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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.
incurred usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incurred
verb incurred
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
- suffered — to undergo or feel pain or distress: The patient is still suffering.
- sustained — to support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure.
- invited — to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, especially to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something: to invite friends to dinner.
- acquired — obtained, through buying or being given
Antonyms for incurred
verb incurred
- avoided — to keep away from; keep clear of; shun: to avoid a person; to avoid taxes; to avoid danger.
- forfeited — a fine; penalty.
- lost — no longer possessed or retained: lost friends.
- discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- missed — to fail to hit or strike: to miss a target.
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