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- [meyk-fast, -fahst]
- /ˈmeɪkˌfæst, -ˌfɑst/
- /mˈeɪkfast/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meyk-fast, -fahst]
- /ˈmeɪkˌfæst, -ˌfɑst/
Definitions of makefast word
- noun makefast any structure to which a ship is tied up, as a bollard or buoy. 1
- noun makefast a strong support to which a vessel is secured 0
- noun makefast a buoy, post, pile, etc. to which a boat is fastened 0
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Origin of makefast
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; noun use of verb phrase make fast
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Parts of speech for Makefast
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
makefast popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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