Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [loh-er keys]
- /ˈloʊ ər keɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [loh-er keys]
- /ˈloʊ ər keɪs/
Definitions of lower-case word
- noun lower-case an often small or portable container for enclosing something, as for carrying or safekeeping; receptacle: a jewel case. 1
- noun lower-case a sheath or outer covering: a knife case. 1
- noun lower-case a box with its contents: a case of ginger ale. 1
- noun lower-case the amount contained in a box or other container: There are a dozen bottles to a case. 1
- noun lower-case a pair or couple; brace: a case of pistols. 1
- noun lower-case a surrounding frame or framework, as of a door. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of lower-case
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Lower-case
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lower-case popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
See also
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