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- [in-tuh-mit]
- /ˈɪn tə mɪt/
- /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tuh-mit]
- /ˈɪn tə mɪt/
Definitions of intimates word
- adjective intimates associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend. 1
- adjective intimates characterized by or involving warm friendship or a personally close or familiar association or feeling: an intimate greeting. 1
- adjective intimates very private; closely personal: one's intimate affairs. 1
- adjective intimates characterized by or suggesting an atmosphere conducive to privacy or intimacy; warmly cozy: an intimate little café where we can relax and talk. 1
- adjective intimates (of an association, knowledge, understanding, etc.) arising from close personal connection or familiar experience. 1
- adjective intimates engaged in or characterized by sexual relations: too young to handle an intimate relationship. 1
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Origin of intimates
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin intim(us) a close friend (noun use of the adj.; see intima) + -ate1
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Parts of speech for Intimates
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intimates popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intimates
noun intimates
- camarilla — a group of confidential advisers, esp formerly, to the Spanish kings; cabal
- circle — A circle is a shape consisting of a curved line completely surrounding an area. Every part of the line is the same distance from the centre of the area.
- insiders — Plural form of insider.
- in-group — a narrow exclusive group; clique.
- insider — a person who is a member of a group, organization, society, etc.
Antonyms for intimates
noun intimates
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