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- [lot-oh]
- /ˈlɒt oʊ/
- /ˈlɔtəʊ/
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- [lot-oh]
- /ˈlɒt oʊ/
Definitions of lotto word
- noun lotto a game of chance in which a leader draws numbered disks at random from a stock and the players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards, the winner being the first to cover a complete row. 1
- noun lotto a lottery, as one operated by a state government, in which players choose numbers that are matched against those of the official drawing, the winning numbers typically paying large cash prizes. 1
- noun lotto A lottery game similar to bingo. 1
- abbreviation LOTTO lottery 1
- noun lotto bingo 1
- noun lotto a children's game in which numbered discs, counters, etc, are drawn at random and called out, while the players cover the corresponding numbers on cards, the winner being the first to cover all the numbers, a particular row, etc 0
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Origin of lotto
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; < Italian < Germanic; see lot
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Parts of speech for Lotto
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preposition
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determiner
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lotto popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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".
lotto usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lotto
noun lotto
- raffle — rubbish.
- gambling — any matter or thing involving risk or hazardous uncertainty.
- chance — If there is a chance of something happening, it is possible that it will happen.
- game of chance — a game in which the outcome is determined by chance rather than by the skill of its players, as roulette.
- sweepstake — a sweepstakes.
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