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routs

rout
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rout]
    • /raʊt/
    • /raʊt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rout]
    • /raʊt/

Definitions of routs word

  • noun routs a bellow. 1
  • verb with object routs to turn over or dig up (something) with the snout. 1
  • verb with object routs to find or get by searching, rummaging, etc. (usually followed by out). 1
  • verb with object routs to cause to rise from bed (often followed by up or out). 1
  • verb with object routs to force or drive out. 1
  • verb with object routs to hollow out or furrow, as with a scoop, gouge, or machine. 1

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Origin of routs

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French rute, Old French route a fraction, detachment < Latin rupta, feminine past participle of rumpere to break; (v.) derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Routs

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

routs popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% 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.

routs usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for routs

verb routs

  • bawls — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bawl.
  • canings — Plural form of caning.
  • clamors — Plural form of clamor.
  • crushes — Plural form of crush.
  • defeats — Plural form of defeat.

noun routs

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