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- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/
- /ˈrɪv.ɪt/
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- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/
Definitions of riveted word
- noun riveted a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion. 1
- verb with object riveted to fasten with a rivet or rivets. 1
- verb with object riveted to hammer or spread out the end of (a pin, bolt, etc.) in order to form a head and secure something; clinch. 1
- verb with object riveted to fasten or fix firmly. 1
- verb with object riveted to hold (the eye, attention, etc.) firmly. 1
- adjective riveted fascinated; transfixed 0
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Origin of riveted
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (noun) Middle English revette, rivette < Old French rivet, derivative of river to attach; (v.) Middle English revetten, derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Riveted
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riveted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for riveted
adj riveted
adjective riveted
- absorbed — If you are absorbed in something or someone, you are very interested in them and they take up all your attention and energy.
- anchored — any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
- captivated — Simple past tense and past participle of captivate.
- concentrating — Present participle of concentrate.
- engrossed — Having all one's attention or interest absorbed by someone or something.
verb riveted
- concentered — (American spelling) alternative spelling of concentredt; Simple past tense and past participle of concenter.
- domiciliated — to domicile.
- girth — the measure around anything; circumference.
- girthed — Of a sizeable girth; portly.
- mortised — a notch, hole, groove, or slot made in a piece of wood or the like to receive a tenon of the same dimensions.
Antonyms for riveted
adjective riveted
verb riveted
- disinterest — absence of interest; indifference.
- disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
- loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- loosed — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
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