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- US Pronunciation
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- [mawrf]
- /mɔrf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mawrf]
- /mɔrf/
Definitions of morphed word
- noun morphed Linguistics. a sequence of phonemes constituting a minimal unit of grammar or syntax, and, as such, a representation, member, or contextual variant of a morpheme in a specific environment. Compare allomorph (def 2). 1
- noun morphed Biology. an individual of one particular form, as a worker ant, in a species that occurs in two or more forms. 1
- verb with object morphed to transform (an image) by computer. 1
- verb without object morphed to be transformed: morphing from a tough negotiator to Mr. Friendly. 1
- noun morphed Simple past tense and past participle of morph. 1
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Origin of morphed
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; back formation from morpheme, or independent use of -morph
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Parts of speech for Morphed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
morphed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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.
morphed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for morphed
verb morphed
- transformed — to change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
- altered — to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify: to alter a coat; to alter a will; to alter course.
- switched — a hairpiece consisting of a bunch or tress of long hair or some substitute, fastened together at one end and worn by women to supplement their own hair.
- converted — (of a building) having been changed from a different use
- adapted — If something is adapted to a particular situation or purpose, it is especially suitable for it.
Antonyms for morphed
verb morphed
- maintained — to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
- stagnated — to cease to run or flow, as water, air, etc.
- kept — simple past tense and past participle of keep.
- preserved — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- sustained — to support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure.
See also
Matching words
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