prones

prone

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prohn]
- /proʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prohn]
- /proʊn/

Definition of prones word

noun prones a sermon or a brief hortatory introduction to a sermon, usually delivered at a service at which the Eucharist is celebrated. 1

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Origin of prones

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70, prone is from the French word prône grill, grating (separating chancel from nave); so called because notices and addresses were delivered there

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Parts of speech for Prones

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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prones popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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