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rasing

rase
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reyz]
    • /reɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reyz]
    • /reɪz/

Definitions of rasing word

  • verb with object rasing to tear down; demolish; level to the ground: to raze a row of old buildings. 1
  • verb with object rasing to shave or scrape off. 1

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Origin of rasing

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; Middle English rasen < Middle French raser < *Vulgar Latin rāsāre to scrape, frequentative of Latin rādere to scrape

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Parts of speech for Rasing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

rasing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.

rasing usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with rasing

  • how to make self rasing flour?

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