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- [kwiz]
- /kwɪz/
- /kwɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwiz]
- /kwɪz/
Definitions of quizzes word
- noun plural quizzes an informal test or examination of a student or class. 1
- noun plural quizzes a questioning. 1
- noun plural quizzes a practical joke; a hoax. 1
- noun plural quizzes Chiefly British. an eccentric, often odd-looking person. 1
- verb with object quizzes to examine or test (a student or class) informally by questions. 1
- verb with object quizzes to question closely: The police quizzed several suspects. 1
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Origin of quizzes
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85 in sense “odd person”; 1840-50 for def 1; origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Quizzes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quizzes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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".
quizzes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quizzes
noun quizzes
- games — an amusement or pastime: children's games.
- contests — Plural form of contest.
- competitions — Plural form of competition.
- exercises — Plural form of exercise.
- examinations — Plural form of examination.
verb quizzes
- questions — Plural form of question.
- interviews — Hold an interview with (someone).
- grills — Plural form of grill.
- cheques — Plural form of cheque.
Antonyms for quizzes
Top questions with quizzes
- who am i quizzes?
- where should i live quizzes?
- who are you quizzes?
- what are you quizzes?
- what dog is right for me quizzes?
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