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- [pot-er]
- /ˈpɒt ər/
- /ˈpɒt.ər/
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- [pot-er]
- /ˈpɒt ər/
Definition of pottering word
- abbreviation POTTERING putter1 . 1
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Origin of pottering
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; frequentative of obsolete, dial. pote to push, poke, Middle English poten, Old English potian to push, thrust. See put, -er6
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Parts of speech for Pottering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pottering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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.
pottering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pottering
noun pottering
- hibernation — Zoology. to spend the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition, as bears and certain other animals. Compare estivate.
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
- inertness — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
- droning — to make a dull, continued, low, monotonous sound; hum; buzz.
Antonyms for pottering
noun pottering
- hustle — to proceed or work rapidly or energetically: to hustle about putting a house in order.
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