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- [pree-ok-yuh-pahy]
- /priˈɒk yəˌpaɪ/
- /ˌpriːˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree-ok-yuh-pahy]
- /priˈɒk yəˌpaɪ/
Definitions of preoccupy word
- verb with object preoccupy to absorb or engross to the exclusion of other things. 1
- verb with object preoccupy to occupy beforehand or before others. 1
- transitive verb preoccupy worry, concern 1
- transitive verb preoccupy obsess 1
- verb preoccupy If something is preoccupying you, you are thinking about it a lot. 0
- verb preoccupy to engross the thoughts or mind of 0
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Origin of preoccupy
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70; pre- + occupy
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Parts of speech for Preoccupy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preoccupy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
preoccupy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preoccupy
verb preoccupy
- absorb — If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.
- avail oneself of — to make use of to one's advantage
- busied — actively and attentively engaged in work or a pastime: busy with her work.
- busying — actively and attentively engaged in work or a pastime: busy with her work.
- consume — If you consume something, you eat or drink it.
Top questions with preoccupy
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