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- [kwawr-ee, kwor-ee]
- /ˈkwɔr i, ˈkwɒr i/
- /ˈkwɒr.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwawr-ee, kwor-ee]
- /ˈkwɔr i, ˈkwɒr i/
Definitions of quarries word
- noun plural quarries an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc. 1
- noun plural quarries an abundant source or supply. 1
- noun plural quarries an animal or bird hunted or pursued. 1
- noun plural quarries game, especially game hunted with hounds or hawks. 1
- noun plural quarries any object of search, pursuit, or attack. 1
- noun plural quarries a square stone or tile. 1
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Origin of quarries
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; Middle English quarey (noun) < Medieval Latin quareia, variant of quareria < Old French quarriere < Vulgar Latin *quadrāria place where stone is squared, derivative of Latin quadrāre to square
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Parts of speech for Quarries
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quarries 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quarries
verb quarries
noun quarries
- pits — the stone of a fruit, as of a cherry, peach, or plum.
- excavations — Plural form of excavation.
- preys — an animal hunted or seized for food, especially by a carnivorous animal.
- games — an amusement or pastime: children's games.
- kills — Plural form of kill.
Antonyms for quarries
noun quarries
- hunters — Plural form of hunter.
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