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- [mahr-buh l]
- /ˈmɑr bəl/
- /ˈmɑː.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-buh l]
- /ˈmɑr bəl/
Definitions of marbles word
- noun marbles metamorphosed limestone, consisting chiefly of recrystallized calcite or dolomite, capable of taking a high polish, occurring in a wide range of colors and variegations and used in sculpture and architecture. 1
- noun marbles any variety of this stone: Carrara marble. 1
- noun marbles an object made of or carved from this stone, especially a sculpture: Renaissance marbles. 1
- noun marbles a piece of this stone: the fallen marbles of Roman ruins. 1
- noun marbles (not in technical use) any of various breccias or other stones that take a high polish and show a variegated pattern. 1
- noun marbles a marbled appearance or pattern; marbling: The woodwork had a greenish marble. 1
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Origin of marbles
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English marbel, dissimilated variant of Old English marmel (in marmelstān marble stone) < Latin marmor < Greek mármaros, akin to marmaírein to sparkle
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Parts of speech for Marbles
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
marbles popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% 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".
marbles usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for marbles
noun marbles
- thought — Informal. the act or a period of thinking: I want to sit down and give it a good think.
- head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
- perception — the act or faculty of perceiving, or apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding.
- talent — a special natural ability or aptitude: a talent for drawing.
- power — a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise.
verb marbles
- streak — a long, narrow mark, smear, band of color, or the like: streaks of mud.
- stipple — to paint, engrave, or draw by means of dots or small touches.
- speck — a small spot differing in color or substance from that of the surface or material upon which it appears or lies: Specks of soot on the window sill.
- soil — the act or fact of soiling.
- splotch — a large, irregular spot; blot; stain; blotch.
Antonyms for marbles
noun marbles
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- physicality — the physical attributes of a person, especially when overdeveloped or overemphasized.
Top questions with marbles
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