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- [in-kur]
- /ɪnˈkɜr/
- /ɪnˈkɜːr/
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- [in-kur]
- /ɪnˈkɜr/
Definitions of incurs word
- verb with object incurs to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious): to incur a huge number of debts. 1
- verb with object incurs to become liable or subject to through one's own action; bring or take upon oneself: to incur his displeasure. 1
- noun incurs Third-person singular simple present indicative form of incur. 1
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Origin of incurs
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 Incurs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incurs 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.
According to our data about 55% 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.
incurs usage trend in Literature
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