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- [in-ter-breed]
- /ˌɪn tərˈbrid/
- /ˌɪn.təˈbriːd/
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- [in-ter-breed]
- /ˌɪn tərˈbrid/
Definitions of interbreed word
- verb with object interbreed to crossbreed (a plant or animal). 1
- verb with object interbreed to cause to breed together. 1
- verb without object interbreed to crossbreed. 1
- verb without object interbreed to breed or mate with a closely related individual, as in a small, closed population. 1
- noun interbreed (of an animal) Breed with another of a different race or species. 1
- transitive verb interbreed cross-breed 1
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Origin of interbreed
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; inter- + breed
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Parts of speech for Interbreed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interbreed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
interbreed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interbreed
verb interbreed
- mingle — to become mixed, blended, or united.
- blend — If you blend substances together or if they blend, you mix them together so that they become one substance.
- crossbreed — to breed (animals or plants) using parents of different races, varieties, breeds, etc
- mongrelize — to subject (a breed, group, etc.) to crossbreeding, especially with one considered inferior.
- cross-fertilize — to subject or be subjected to cross-fertilization
Antonyms for interbreed
verb interbreed
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- abet — If one person abets another, they help or encourage them to do something criminal or wrong. Abet is often used in the legal expression 'aid and abet'.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
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