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- [ree-sawrt]
- /riˈsɔrt/
- /rɪˈzɔːtɪŋ/
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- [ree-sawrt]
- /riˈsɔrt/
Definitions of resorting word
- verb with object resorting to sort or arrange (cards, papers, etc.) again. 1
- verb without object resorting to have recourse for use, help, or accomplishing something, often as a final available option or resource: to resort to war. 1
- verb without object resorting to go, especially frequently or customarily: a beach to which many people resort. 1
- noun resorting a place to which people frequently or generally go for relaxation or pleasure, especially one providing rest and recreation facilities for vacationers: a popular winter resort. 1
- noun resorting habitual or general going, as to a place or person. 1
- noun resorting use of or appeal to some person or thing for aid, satisfaction, service, etc.; resource: to have resort to force; a court of last resort. 1
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Origin of resorting
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; re- + sort
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Parts of speech for Resorting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
resorting popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
resorting usage trend in Literature
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