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- [oh-ey-sis]
- /oʊˈeɪ sɪs/
- /əʊˈeɪ.sɪs/
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- [oh-ey-sis]
- /oʊˈeɪ sɪs/
Definitions of oases word
- noun plural oases a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well. 1
- noun plural oases something serving as a refuge, relief, or pleasant change from what is usual, annoying, difficult, etc.: The library was an oasis of calm in the hectic city. 1
- noun oases Plural form of oasis. 1
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Origin of oases
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Late Latin < Greek óasis (Herodotus) < Egyptian wḥʾt oasis, oasis region
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Parts of speech for Oases
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oases popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.
oases usage trend in Literature
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