overproof

o·ver·proof

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-proof]
- /ˈoʊ vərˈpruf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-proof]
- /ˈoʊ vərˈpruf/

Definitions of overproof word

adjective overproof containing a greater proportion of alcohol than proof spirit does. 1
noun overproof a spirit with a higher content of alcohol than standard spirit 0
adjective overproof containing more alcohol than standard spirit 0
adjective overproof containing more alcohol than proof spirit does 0

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Origin of overproof

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10; over- + proof

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Parts of speech for Overproof

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Overproof

overproof popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

overproof usage trend in Literature

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