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- [nahyvz]
- /naɪvz/
- /naɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahyvz]
- /naɪvz/
Definitions of knives word
- noun knives plural of knife. 1
- noun plural knives an instrument for cutting, consisting essentially of a thin, sharp-edged, metal blade fitted with a handle. 1
- noun plural knives a knifelike weapon; dagger or short sword. 1
- noun plural knives any blade for cutting, as in a tool or machine. 1
- verb with object knives to apply a knife to; cut, stab, etc., with a knife. 1
- verb with object knives to attempt to defeat or undermine in a secret or underhanded way. 1
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Origin of knives
First appearance:
before 1100 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1100; Middle English knif, Old English cnīf; cognate with Dutch knijf, German Kneif, Old Norse knīfr
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Parts of speech for Knives
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
knives popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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".
knives usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for knives
Top questions with knives
- how to sharpen knives?
- how to throw knives?
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