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- [rey-zer]
- /ˈreɪ zər/
- /ˈreɪ.zər/
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- [rey-zer]
- /ˈreɪ zər/
Definitions of razor word
- noun razor a sharp-edged instrument used especially for shaving the face or trimming the hair. 1
- noun razor an electrically powered instrument used for the same purpose. 1
- verb with object razor to shave, cut, or remove with or as if with a razor. 1
- idioms razor on the razor's edge, in a difficult or precarious position. 1
- noun razor modern device for shaving 1
- noun razor old-style blade for shaving 1
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Origin of razor
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English rasour < Old French rasor, equivalent to ras(er) to raze + -or -or2
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Parts of speech for Razor
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
razor 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
razor usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with razor
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- how to shave with a safety razor?
- how to get rid of razor bumps fast?
- how to shave with a straight razor?
- how to treat razor burn?
- how long does razor burn last?
- what is acoms razor?
- how to use a straight razor?
- how to avoid razor burn?