Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhl]
- /lʌl/
- /lʌl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhl]
- /lʌl/
Definitions of lulls word
- verb with object lulls to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing. 1
- verb with object lulls to soothe or quiet. 1
- verb with object lulls to give or lead to feel a false sense of safety; cause to be less alert, aware, or watchful. 1
- verb without object lulls to quiet down, let up, or subside: furious activity that finally lulled. 1
- noun lulls a temporary calm, quiet, or stillness: a lull in a storm. 1
- noun lulls a soothing sound: the lull of falling waters. 1
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Origin of lulls
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English lullen, of expressive orig.; compare Swedish lulla, German lullen, Latin lallāre to sing lullaby
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Parts of speech for Lulls
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lulls popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
lulls usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lulls
noun lulls
verb lulls
- comforts — things that make life easier and more pleasant
- decreases — Plural form of decrease.
- falls — Albert Bacon, 1861–1944, U.S. politician: senator 1912–21; secretary of the Interior 1921–23; convicted in Teapot Dome scandal.
- lullabies — Plural form of lullaby.
- stills — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
Antonyms for lulls
noun lulls
- continuations — continuation passing style
- clamors — Plural form of clamor.
- disturbances — Plural form of disturbance.
- energies — Plural form of energy.