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- US Pronunciation
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- [awf-lap, of-]
- /ˈɔfˌlæp, ˈɒf-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [awf-lap, of-]
- /ˈɔfˌlæp, ˈɒf-/
Definitions of offlap word
- noun offlap the retreat of a sea from its shore. 1
- noun offlap a sequence of layers of sedimentary rock formed during a retreat of the sea. 1
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Origin of offlap
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; off + lap3
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Parts of speech for Offlap
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
offlap popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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offlap usage trend in Literature
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