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- [nek-lis]
- /ˈnɛk lɪs/
- /ˈnek.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nek-lis]
- /ˈnɛk lɪs/
Definitions of necklace word
- noun necklace a piece of jewelry consisting of a string of stones, beads, jewels, or the like, or a chain of gold, silver, or other metal, for wearing around the neck. 1
- noun necklace (chiefly in South Africa) Kill (someone) with a tire necklace. 1
- noun necklace jewellery worn on the neck 1
- countable noun necklace A necklace is a piece of jewellery such as a chain or a string of beads which someone, usually a woman, wears round their neck. 0
- verb necklace To necklace someone means to kill them by putting a tyre soaked in petrol around their neck and then setting fire to it. 0
- noun necklace a chain, band, or cord, often bearing beads, pearls, jewels, etc, worn around the neck as an ornament, esp by women 0
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Origin of necklace
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; neck + lace (in the sense “a cord or string to pull opposite ends together”)
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Necklace
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necklace popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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".
necklace usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for necklace
noun necklace
- strand — to form (a rope, cable, etc.) by twisting strands together.
- jewelry — articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment.
- string — a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
- choker — A choker is a necklace or band of material that fits very closely round a woman's neck.
- pendant — a hanging ornament, as an earring or the main piece suspended from a necklace.
Top questions with necklace
- what is a pearl necklace?
- how to make a necklace?
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