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- [leys]
- /leɪs/
- /leɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [leys]
- /leɪs/
Definitions of lace word
- noun lace a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine. 1
- noun lace a cord or string for holding or drawing together, as when passed through holes in opposite edges. 1
- noun lace ornamental cord or braid, especially of gold or silver, used to decorate uniforms, hats, etc. 1
- noun lace a small amount of alcoholic liquor or other substance added to food or drink. 1
- verb with object lace to fasten, draw together, or compress by or as if by means of a lace. 1
- verb with object lace to pass (a cord, leather strip, etc.), as through holes. 1
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Origin of lace
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (noun) Middle English las < Old French laz, las ≪ Latin laqueus noose; (v.) Middle English lasen < Middle French lacier, lasser, lachier (French lacer) ≪ Latin laqueāre to enclose in a noose, trap
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Parts of speech for Lace
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lace popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% 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".
lace usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lace
verb lace
- mix — to combine (substances, elements, things, etc.) into one mass, collection, or assemblage, generally with a thorough blending of the constituents.
- strap — a narrow strip of flexible material, especially leather, as for fastening or holding things together.
- fortify — to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
- interweave — to weave together, as threads, strands, branches, or roots.
- spike — an ear, as of wheat or other grain.
noun lace
- cord — Cord is strong, thick string.
- shoelace — a string or lace for fastening a shoe.
- bootlace — A bootlace is a long thin cord which is used to fasten a boot.
- band — A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.
- rope — a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
Antonyms for lace
verb lace
- loosen — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
- release — to lease again.
- detach — If you detach one thing from another that it is fixed to, you remove it. If one thing detaches from another, it becomes separated from it.
- disconnect — SCSI reconnect
- disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
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