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- [mem-uh-ree]
- /ˈmɛm ə ri/
- /ˈmem.ər.i/
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- [mem-uh-ree]
- /ˈmɛm ə ri/
Definitions of memories word
- noun plural memories the mental capacity or faculty of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, etc., or of recalling or recognizing previous experiences. 1
- noun plural memories this faculty as possessed by a particular individual: to have a good memory. 1
- noun plural memories the act or fact of retaining and recalling impressions, facts, etc.; remembrance; recollection: to draw from memory. 1
- noun plural memories the length of time over which recollection extends: a time within the memory of living persons. 1
- noun plural memories a mental impression retained; a recollection: one's earliest memories. 1
- noun plural memories the reputation of a person or thing, especially after death; fame: a ruler of beloved memory. 1
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Origin of memories
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English memorie < Latin memoria, equivalent to memor mindful, remembering + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Memories
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
memories 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".
memories usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for memories
noun memories
- reminiscence — the act or process of recalling past experiences, events, etc.
Top questions with memories
- how to improve memories?
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