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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-buh s]
- /ˈri bəs/
- /ˈriː.bəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-buh s]
- /ˈri bəs/
Definitions of rebus word
- noun plural rebus a representation of a word or phrase by pictures, symbols, etc., that suggest that word or phrase or its syllables: Two gates and a head is a rebus for Gateshead. 1
- noun plural rebus a piece of writing containing many such representations. 1
- adverb rebus (of the duration of the binding force treaty) for as long as the relevant facts and circumstances remain basically the same. 1
- noun rebus puzzle using pictures for sounds 1
- noun rebus a puzzle consisting of pictures representing syllables and words; in such a puzzle the word hear might be represented by H followed by a picture of an ear 0
- noun rebus a heraldic emblem or device that is a pictorial representation of or pun on the name of the bearer 0
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Origin of rebus
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin rēbus by things (ablative plural of rēs), in phrase nōn verbīs sed rēbus not by words but by things
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Parts of speech for Rebus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rebus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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.
rebus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rebus
noun rebus
- abstruseness — hard to understand; recondite; esoteric: abstruse theories.
- brainteaser — an intellectually challenging puzzle, problem, game, etc.
- closed book — something deemed unknown or incapable of being understood
- grabber — a person or thing that grabs.
- inscrutability — incapable of being investigated, analyzed, or scrutinized; impenetrable.
Antonyms for rebus
noun rebus
- known — past participle of know1 .
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