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- [prop]
- /prɒp/
- /ˈprɒp.ɪŋ/
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- [prop]
- /prɒp/
Definitions of propping word
- verb with object propping to support, or prevent from falling, with or as if with a prop (often followed by up): to prop an old fence; to prop up an unpopular government. 1
- verb with object propping to rest (a thing) against a support: He propped his cane against the wall. 1
- verb with object propping to support or sustain (often followed by up). 1
- noun propping a stick, rod, pole, beam, or other rigid support. 1
- noun propping a person or thing serving as a support or stay: His father is his financial prop. 1
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Origin of propping
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English proppe (noun); cognate with Middle Dutch proppe bottle stopper
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Propping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
propping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
propping usage trend in Literature
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