Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ree-pohz]
- /riˈpoʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ree-pohz]
- /riˈpoʊz/
Definitions of reposes word
- noun reposes the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep. 1
- noun reposes peace; tranquillity; calm. 1
- noun reposes dignified calmness, as of manner; composure. 1
- noun reposes absence of movement, animation, etc.: When in repose, her face recalls the Mona Lisa. 1
- verb without object reposes to lie or be at rest, as from work, activity, etc. 1
- verb without object reposes to lie dead: His body will repose in the chapel for two days. 1
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Parts of speech for Reposes
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adjective
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
reposes popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
reposes usage trend in Literature
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