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- [raf-uh l]
- /ˈræf əl/
- /ˈræf.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [raf-uh l]
- /ˈræf əl/
Definitions of raffle word
- abbreviation RAFFLE rubbish. 1
- noun raffle Nautical. a tangle, as of ropes, canvas, etc. 1
- verb with object raffle to dispose of by a raffle (often followed by off): to raffle off a watch. 1
- verb without object raffle to take part in a raffle. 1
- noun raffle lottery, tombola 1
- transitive verb raffle give as lottery prize 1
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Origin of raffle
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English rafle dice game < Middle French, derivative of rafler to snatch; cf. raff
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Parts of speech for Raffle
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
raffle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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".
raffle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for raffle
noun raffle
- benefit — The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
- chance — If there is a chance of something happening, it is possible that it will happen.
- door prize — a prize awarded at a dance, party, or the like, either by chance through a drawing or as a reward, as for having the best costume.
- down on — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
- lottery — a gambling game or method of raising money, as for some public charitable purpose, in which a large number of tickets are sold and a drawing is held for certain prizes.
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