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- [mahr-shee]
- /ˈmɑr ʃi/
- /ˈmɑː.ʃi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-shee]
- /ˈmɑr ʃi/
Definitions of marshy word
- adjective marshy like a marsh; soft and wet; boggy. 1
- adjective marshy pertaining to a marsh. 1
- adjective marshy consisting of or constituting a marsh, bog, swamp, or the like. 1
- noun marshy Characteristic of or resembling a marsh; waterlogged. 1
- adjective marshy land: boggy 1
- adjective marshy Marshy land is always wet and muddy. 0
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Origin of marshy
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, marshy is from the Middle English word mershi. See marsh, -y1
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Parts of speech for Marshy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
marshy 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 51% 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.
marshy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for marshy
adj marshy
Antonyms for marshy
adjective marshy
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
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