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- [mod-l]
- /ˈmɒd l/
- /ˈmɒd.əl/
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- [mod-l]
- /ˈmɒd l/
Definitions of models word
- noun models a standard or example for imitation or comparison. 1
- noun models a representation, generally in miniature, to show the construction or appearance of something. 1
- noun models an image in clay, wax, or the like, to be reproduced in more durable material. 1
- noun models a person or thing that serves as a subject for an artist, sculptor, writer, etc. 1
- noun models a person whose profession is posing for artists or photographers. 1
- noun models a person employed to wear clothing or pose with a product for purposes of display and advertising. 1
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Origin of models
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; earlier modell < Middle French modelle < Italian modello < Vulgar Latin *modellus, equivalent to Latin mod(ulus) (see module) + -ellus -elle
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Parts of speech for Models
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
models popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% 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".
models usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for models
verb models
adjective models
- classics — ancient Greek and Roman culture considered as a subject for academic study
- ideals — a conception of something in its perfection.
- standards — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
- representatives — a person or thing that represents another or others.
- miniatures — Plural form of miniature.
noun models
- figures — Plural form of figure.
- images — a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible.
- pictures — a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.: I carry a picture of my grandchild in my wallet.
- cartoons — Plural form of cartoon.
- clones — Plural form of clone.
Antonyms for models
adjective models
- irregulars — Plural form of irregular.
- imperfects — Plural form of imperfect.
Top questions with models
- how much do models make?
- how to become a male models?
- but why male models?
See also
Matching words
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