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- [lahy]
- /laɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lahy]
- /laɪ/
Definitions of lyes word
- noun lyes a highly concentrated, aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide. 1
- noun lyes any solution resulting from leaching, percolation, or the like. 1
- noun lyes Plural form of lye. 1
- noun lyes plural of lye. 0
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Origin of lyes
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English lie, ley, Old English lēag; cognate with Dutch loog, German Lauge lye, Old Norse laug warm bath. See lave1
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Parts of speech for Lyes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lyes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
lyes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with lyes
- what lyes ahead?