Transcription
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- [kwench]
- /kwɛntʃ/
- /kwentʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwench]
- /kwɛntʃ/
Definitions of quench word
- verb with object quench to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.). 1
- verb with object quench to put out or extinguish (fire, flames, etc.). 1
- verb with object quench to cool suddenly by plunging into a liquid, as in tempering steel by immersion in water. 1
- verb with object quench to subdue or destroy; overcome; quell: to quench an uprising. 1
- verb with object quench Electronics. to terminate (the flow of electrons in a vacuum tube) by application of a voltage. 1
- noun quench Satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking. 1
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Origin of quench
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English quenchen, earlier cwenken; compare Old English -cwencan in ācwencan to quench (cf. a-3)
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Parts of speech for Quench
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quench popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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.
quench usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quench
verb quench
- slake — to allay (thirst, desire, wrath, etc.) by satisfying.
- satisfy — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- satiate — to supply with anything to excess, so as to disgust or weary; surfeit.
- reduce — to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc.: to reduce one's weight by 10 pounds.
- sate — to cause to sit; seat (often followed by down): Sit yourself down. He sat me near him.
Antonyms for quench
verb quench
- stimulate — to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
- ignite — to set on fire; kindle.
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- encourage — Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
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