Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prawng, prong]
- /prɔŋ, prɒŋ/
- /prɒŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [prawng, prong]
- /prɔŋ, prɒŋ/
Definitions of prong word
- noun prong one of the pointed tines of a fork. 1
- noun prong any pointed, projecting part, as of an antler. 1
- noun prong a branch of a stream. 1
- noun prong Jewelry. a tapering metal projection, usually heavier than a claw, rising from the base of a jewelry setting and used to hold a stone in position as needed. Compare claw (def 7). 1
- verb with object prong to pierce or stab with or as if with a prong. 1
- verb with object prong to supply with prongs. 1
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Origin of prong
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English pronge, prange pain, affliction, pointed instrument; akin to Old Swedish prang gorge, narrow street, Middle Low German prange stake, prangen to press, Gothic anaprangan to oppress
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Parts of speech for Prong
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prong popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
prong usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prong
noun prong
- acicula — a needle-shaped part, such as a spine, prickle, or crystal
- awn — any of the bristles growing from the spikelets of certain grasses, including cereals
- barb — A barb is a sharp curved point near the end of an arrow or fish-hook which makes it difficult to pull out.
- biceps — Your biceps are the large muscles at the front of the upper part of your arms.
- branch — The branches of a tree are the parts that grow out from its trunk and have leaves, flowers, or fruit growing on them.
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