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- [pruh-pel]
- /prəˈpɛl/
- /prəˈpelɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-pel]
- /prəˈpɛl/
Definitions of propelling word
- verb with object propelling to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward: to propel a boat by rowing. 1
- verb with object propelling to impel or urge onward: Urgent need of money propelled him to take a job. 1
- abbreviation PROPELLING propulsion 0
- adjective propelling tending to propel 0
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Origin of propelling
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English propellen to expel < Latin prōpellere to drive forward, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + pellere to drive
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Parts of speech for Propelling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
propelling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
propelling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for propelling
adj propelling
- hurrying — to move, proceed, or act with haste (often followed by up): Hurry, or we'll be late. Hurry up, it's starting to rain.
- inspirational — imparting inspiration.
- mind-bending — mind-blowing.
- moving — capable of or having movement: a moving object.
Top questions with propelling
- what does propelling mean?
- how to make a self propelling car?
- what is a propelling pencil?
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