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mercies

mer·cy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mur-see]
    • /ˈmɜr si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mur-see]
    • /ˈmɜr si/

Definitions of mercies word

  • noun plural mercies compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner. 1
  • noun plural mercies the disposition to be compassionate or forbearing: an adversary wholly without mercy. 1
  • noun plural mercies the discretionary power of a judge to pardon someone or to mitigate punishment, especially to send to prison rather than invoke the death penalty. 1
  • noun plural mercies an act of kindness, compassion, or favor: She has performed countless small mercies for her friends and neighbors. 1
  • noun plural mercies something that gives evidence of divine favor; blessing: It was just a mercy we had our seat belts on when it happened. 1
  • idioms mercies at the mercy of, entirely in the power of; subject to: They were at the mercy of their captors. Also, at one's mercy. 1

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Origin of mercies

First appearance:

before 1125
One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English merci < Old French, earlier mercit < Latin mercēd- (stem of mercēs) wages (Late Latin, Medieval Latin: heavenly reward), derivative of merx goods

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Parts of speech for Mercies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mercies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for mercies

noun mercies

  • clemencies — Plural form of clemency.
  • kindnesses — Plural form of kindness.
  • sympathies — harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
  • understandings — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
  • generosities — Plural form of generosity.

Antonyms for mercies

noun mercies

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