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- [lit-er]
- /ˈlɪt ər/
- /ˈlɪt.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lit-er]
- /ˈlɪt ər/
Definitions of littering word
- noun littering objects strewn or scattered about; scattered rubbish. 1
- noun littering a condition of disorder or untidiness: We were appalled at the litter of the room. 1
- noun littering a number of young brought forth by a multiparous animal at one birth: a litter of six kittens. 1
- noun littering a framework of cloth stretched between two parallel bars, for the transportation of a sick or wounded person; stretcher. 1
- noun littering a vehicle carried by people or animals, consisting of a bed or couch, often covered and curtained, suspended between shafts. 1
- noun littering straw, hay, or the like, used as bedding for animals or as protection for plants. 1
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Origin of littering
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English litere bed, litter < Anglo-French; Old French litiere < Medieval Latin lectāria, equivalent to Latin lect(us) bed + -āria feminine of -ārius -er2
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Parts of speech for Littering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
littering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
littering usage trend in Literature
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