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- [kohs]
- /koʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kohs]
- /koʊs/
Definitions of kos word
- noun plural kos a unit of land distance of various lengths from 1 to 3 miles (1.6 to 4.8 km). 1
- noun plural kos a knockout in boxing. 1
- noun kos one of the Greek Dodecanese Islands in the SE Aegean Sea, off the SW coast of Turkey. 111 sq. mi. (287 sq. km). 1
- verb with object kos to knock unconscious, especially in a boxing match; knock out. 1
- noun kos an Indian unit of distance having different values in different localities. It is usually between 1 and 3 miles or 1 and 5 kilometres 0
- noun kos an island in the SE Aegean Sea, in the Greek Dodecanese Islands: separated from SW Turkey by the Kos Channel; settled in ancient times by Dorians and became famous for literature and medicine. Pop: 30 947 (2001). Area: 282 sq km (109 sq miles) 0
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Parts of speech for Kos
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kos 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".
kos usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kos
verb kos
- beat — If you beat someone or something, you hit them very hard.
- trounce — to beat severely; thrash.
- outclass — to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior: He far outclasses the other runners in the race.
- outshine — to surpass in shining; shine more brightly than.
- conquer — If one country or group of people conquers another, they take complete control of their land.
noun kos
- impact — the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision: The impact of the colliding cars broke the windshield.
- bump — If you bump into something or someone, you accidentally hit them while you are moving.
- concussion — If you suffer concussion after a blow to your head, you lose consciousness or feel sick or confused.
- shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
- punch — the chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show.
Antonyms for kos
verb kos
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- forfeit — a fine; penalty.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- uphold — to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
noun kos
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- luck — Polish name of Lutsk.
- accomplishment — An accomplishment is something remarkable that has been done or achieved.
- achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
Top questions with kos
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