lost for words
lost for word
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lawst, lost fawr wurd]
- /lɔst, lɒst fɔr wɜrd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lawst, lost fawr wurd]
- /lɔst, lɒst fɔr wɜrd/
Definitions of lost for words words
- phrase lost for words If someone is lost for words, they cannot think of anything to say, especially because they are very surprised by something. 0
- adjective lost for words speechless because of surprise, or shock. 0
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Parts of speech for Lost for words
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lost for words popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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".
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