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- [reem]
- /rim/
- /riːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [reem]
- /rim/
Definitions of reams word
- noun reams 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 reams Usually, reams. a large quantity: He has written reams of poetry. 1
- verb with object reams to enlarge to desired size (a previously bored hole) by means of a reamer. 1
- verb with object reams to clear with a reamer; remove or press out by reaming. 1
- verb with object reams to extract the juice from: to ream an orange. 1
- verb with object reams Slang. to scold or reprimand severely (usually followed by out). to cheat; defraud. 1
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Origin of reams
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 Reams
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reams 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.
reams usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reams
noun reams
- a lot — lot (def 14).
- bushel — A bushel is a unit of volume that is used for measuring agricultural produce such as corn or beans. A bushel is equivalent in volume to eight gallons.
- great deal — to occupy oneself or itself (usually followed by with or in): Botany deals with the study of plants. He deals in generalities.
- lot — lot (def 14).
- lots — a river in S France, flowing W to the Garonne. 300 miles (480 km) long.
Antonyms for reams
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