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- [pree]
- /pri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree]
- /pri/
Definitions of preed word
- noun preed a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling. 1
- verb with object preed to try, test, or taste. 1
- idioms preed pree the mouth of, Scot. to kiss. 1
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Origin of preed
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; shortened form of preive, Middle English preve (noun), preven (v.) < Old French pr(o)eve, preuver; see prove
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Parts of speech for Preed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
preed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with preed
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