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- [pree]
- /pri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree]
- /pri/
Definitions of prie word
- verb with object prie to try, test, or taste. 1
- noun prie a test, trial, or taste; a test by sampling. 1
- idioms prie pree the mouth of, Scot. to kiss. 1
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Origin of prie
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 Prie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.
prie usage trend in Literature
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