ransomed

ran·som

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ran-suh m]
- /ˈræn səm/
- /ˈræn.səm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ran-suh m]
- /ˈræn səm/

Definitions of ransomed word

noun ransomed the redemption of a prisoner, slave, or kidnapped person, of captured goods, etc., for a price. 1
noun ransomed the sum or price paid or demanded. 1
noun ransomed a means of deliverance or rescue from punishment for sin, especially the payment of a redemptive fine. 1
verb with object ransomed to redeem from captivity, bondage, detention, etc., by paying a demanded price. 1
verb with object ransomed to release or restore on receipt of a ransom. 1
verb with object ransomed to deliver or redeem from punishment for sin. 1

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Origin of ransomed

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; (noun) Middle English ransoun < Old French rançon < Late Latin redēmptiōn- (stem of redēmptiō) redemption; (v.) Middle English ransounen < Old French rançonner, derivative of rançon

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Parts of speech for Ransomed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ransomed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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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Synonyms for ransomed

noun ransomed

martyred — a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion.

Just one Synonym for ransomed