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- [reem]
- /rim/
- /riːm/
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- [reem]
- /rim/
Definitions of ream word
- noun ream a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream or perfect ream) 1
- noun ream Usually, reams. a large quantity: He has written reams of poetry. 1
- verb with object ream to enlarge to desired size (a previously bored hole) by means of a reamer. 1
- verb with object ream to clear with a reamer; remove or press out by reaming. 1
- verb with object ream to extract the juice from: to ream an orange. 1
- verb with object ream Slang. to scold or reprimand severely (usually followed by out). to cheat; defraud. 1
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Origin of ream
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English rem(e) < Middle French reime, rame < Spanish rezma < Arabic rizmah bale
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Parts of speech for Ream
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ream popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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.
ream usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ream
verb ream
- accessed — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- accessing — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- blistered — a thin vesicle on the skin, containing watery matter or serum, as from a burn or other injury.
- blow in — to arrive or enter suddenly
- bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
noun ream
- great deal — to occupy oneself or itself (usually followed by with or in): Botany deals with the study of plants. He deals in generalities.
- million — a cardinal number, a thousand times one thousand.
- multiplicity — a large number or variety: a multiplicity of errors.
- gobs — the mouth.
- jillion — an indefinitely vast number; zillion.
Antonyms for ream
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