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- [mahyld]
- /maɪld/
- /maɪld/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahyld]
- /maɪld/
Definitions of milder word
- adjective milder amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others. 1
- adjective milder characterized by or showing such gentleness, as manners or speech: a mild voice. 1
- adjective milder not cold, severe, or extreme, as air or weather: mild breezes. 1
- adjective milder not sharp, pungent, or strong: a mild flavor. 1
- adjective milder not acute or serious, as disease: a mild case of flu. 1
- adjective milder gentle or moderate in force or effect: mild penalties. 1
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Origin of milder
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English milde; cognate with German mild; akin to Greek malthakós soft
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Parts of speech for Milder
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
milder popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% 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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