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- [mahynd ree-der]
- /maɪnd ˈri dər/
- /maɪnd ˈriːdə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahynd ree-der]
- /maɪnd ˈri dər/
Definition of mind-reader word
- noun mind-reader a person professing the ability of mind reading, especially as a professional entertainer. 1
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Origin of mind-reader
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90
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Parts of speech for Mind-reader
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mind-reader popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
Synonyms for mind-reader
noun mind-reader
- augur — If something augurs well or badly for a person or a future situation, it is a sign that things will go well or badly.
- clairvoyant — Someone who is believed to be clairvoyant is believed to know about future events or to be able to communicate with dead people.
- fortune-teller — a person who claims the ability to predict the future.
- medium — a middle state or condition; mean.
- oracle — Oracle Corporation
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