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- [ri-freyn]
- /rɪˈfreɪn/
- /rɪˈfreɪn/
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- [ri-freyn]
- /rɪˈfreɪn/
Definitions of refraining word
- verb without object refraining to abstain from an impulse to say or do something (often followed by from): I refrained from telling him what I thought. 1
- verb with object refraining Archaic. to curb. 1
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Origin of refraining
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English refreinen < Old French refrener < Latin refrēnāre to bridle, equivalent to re- re- + frēn(um) bridle + -āre infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Refraining
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
refraining 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.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
refraining usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for refraining
noun refraining
- abstention — Abstention is a formal act of not voting either for or against a proposal.
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- brush-off — a refusal to talk or listen to someone; abrupt or final dismissal or rebuff.
adj refraining
- austere — If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
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