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- [moo r]
- /mʊər/
- /mɔːr/
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- [moo r]
- /mʊər/
Definitions of moored word
- verb with object moored to secure (a ship, boat, dirigible, etc.) in a particular place, as by cables and anchors or by lines. 1
- verb with object moored to fix firmly; secure. 1
- verb without object moored to moor a ship, small boat, etc. 1
- verb without object moored to be made secure by cables or the like. 1
- noun moored the act of mooring. 1
- noun moored Simple past tense and past participle of moor. 1
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Origin of moored
First appearance:
before 1485 One of the 25% oldest English words
1485-95; earlier more, akin to Old English mǣrels- in mǣrelsrāp rope for mooring a ship; see marline
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Parts of speech for Moored
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moored popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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.
moored usage trend in Literature
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adjective moored
- stationary — standing still; not moving.
Antonyms for moored
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