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- [ahyuh r]
- /aɪər/
- /ˈaɪə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahyuh r]
- /aɪər/
Definitions of ire word
- noun ire intense anger; wrath. 1
- noun ire Anger. 1
- noun ire anger 1
- uncountable noun ire Ire is anger. 0
- noun ire anger; wrath 0
- abbreviation IRE Ireland 0
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Origin of ire
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French < Latin īra anger
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Ire
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ire popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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".
ire usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ire
noun ire
- annoyance — Annoyance is the feeling that you get when someone makes you feel fairly angry or impatient.
- fury — unrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion, or the like: The gods unleashed their fury on the offending mortal.
- passion — any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.
- displeasure — dissatisfaction, disapproval, or annoyance.
- indignation — strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.
verb ire
- in flames — to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).
- enrage — Make very angry.
- hacked — to place (something) on a hack, as for drying or feeding.
- ask for it — to put a question to; inquire of: I asked him but he didn't answer.
- incense — an aromatic gum or other substance producing a sweet odor when burned, used in religious ceremonies, to enhance a mood, etc.
Antonyms for ire
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