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keep one's own counsel

coun·sel
K k

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koun-suh l]
    • /kip wʌnz oʊn ˈkaʊn səl/
    • /kiːp wʌnz əʊn ˈkaʊn.səl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-suh l]
    • /kip wʌnz oʊn ˈkaʊn səl/

Definitions of keep one's own counsel words

  • noun plural keep one's own counsel advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another. 1
  • noun plural keep one's own counsel interchange of opinions as to future procedure; consultation; deliberation. 1
  • noun plural keep one's own counsel Law. (used with a singular or plural verb) the advocate or advocates engaged in the direction of a cause in court; a legal adviser or counselor: Is counsel for the defense present? 1
  • noun plural keep one's own counsel deliberate purpose; plan; design. 1
  • noun plural keep one's own counsel Theology. one of the advisory declarations of Christ, considered by some Christians as not universally binding but as given for aid in attaining moral perfection. 1
  • noun plural keep one's own counsel Archaic. a private or secret opinion or purpose. 1
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Origin of keep one's own counsel

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (noun) Middle English counseil < Anglo-French cunseil, Old French conseil < Latin consilium “debate, advice, advisory body, plan,” equivalent to consil-, variant stem of consulere “to apply for advice” (see consult) + -ium -ium; (verb) < Anglo-French cunseiler (Old French conseillier) < Late Latin consiliāre, derivative of consilium

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Parts of speech for Keep one's own counsel

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keep one's own counsel popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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".

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