Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lad-er-wey]
- /ˈlæd ərˌweɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lad-er-wey]
- /ˈlæd ərˌweɪ/
Definitions of ladderway word
- noun ladderway a vertical passageway with ladders. 1
- noun ladderway The shaft or passage enclosing a ladder. 0
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Origin of ladderway
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; ladder + way1
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Parts of speech for Ladderway
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ladderway popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ladderway usage trend in Literature
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