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- [puh-reyd]
- /pəˈreɪd/
- /pəˈreɪd/
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- [puh-reyd]
- /pəˈreɪd/
Definitions of parading word
- noun parading a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary, person, event, etc. 1
- noun parading a military ceremony involving the formation and marching of troop units, often combined with saluting the lowering of the flag at the end of the day. 1
- noun parading the assembly of troops for inspection or display. 1
- noun parading a place where troops regularly assemble for inspection or display. 1
- noun parading a continual passing by, as of people, objects, or events: the parade of pedestrians past the office; the parade of the seasons. 1
- noun parading an ostentatious display: to make a parade of one's religious beliefs. 1
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Origin of parading
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < French, Middle French < Spanish parada a stop, stopping place, noun use of feminine of parado, past participle of parar to stop, end < Latin parāre to set. See compare, parry, -ade1
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Parts of speech for Parading
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parading 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.
According to our data about 65% 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.
parading usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for parading
noun parading
- flamboyance — strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant colors.
- garishness — crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration.
- grandstand play — an ostentatious play, as in a sport, overemphasized deliberately to elicit applause from spectators.
- ostentation — pretentious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance; display intended to impress others.
adj parading
- marching — to touch at the border; border.
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