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- [en-trench]
- /reɪ in-ˈtrench, en-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [en-trench]
- /reɪ in-ˈtrench, en-/
Definitions of re-entrench word
- verb with object re-entrench to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly: safely entrenched behind undeniable facts. 1
- verb with object re-entrench to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.). 1
- verb without object re-entrench to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon): to entrench on the domain or rights of another. 1
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Origin of re-entrench
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; en-1 + trench
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Parts of speech for Re-entrench
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
re-entrench popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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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