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- [oks-ferd]
- /ˈɒks fərd/
- /ˈɒks.fəd/
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- [oks-ferd]
- /ˈɒks fərd/
Definitions of oxford word
- noun oxford 1st Earl of, Harley, Robert. 1
- noun oxford a city in S Oxfordshire, in S England, NW of London: university, founded in 12th century. 1
- abbreviation OXFORD Oxfordshire. 1
- noun oxford a town in SW Ohio. 1
- noun oxford a town in S Massachusetts. 1
- noun oxford a town in N Mississippi, hometown of William Faulkner. 1
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Origin of oxford
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; named after Oxford, the city in S Oxfordshire, England.
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Parts of speech for Oxford
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oxford popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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".
oxford usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oxford
noun oxford
- boot — Boots are shoes that cover your whole foot and the lower part of your leg.
- brogan — a heavy laced usually ankle-high work boot
- brogans — a heavy, sturdy shoe, especially an ankle-high work shoe.
- footwear — articles to be worn on the feet, as shoes, slippers, or boots.
- galosh — a waterproof overshoe, especially a high one.
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