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runlet

run·nel
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ruhn-l]
    • /ˈrʌn l/
    • /ˈrʌn.lɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruhn-l]
    • /ˈrʌn l/

Definitions of runlet word

  • noun runlet a small stream; brook; rivulet. 1
  • noun runlet a small channel, as for water. 1
  • noun runlet a cask for wine, beer, etc 0
  • noun runlet a runnel, or rivulet 0
  • abbreviation RUNLET rundlet 0

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Origin of runlet

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; run (noun) + -el diminutive suffix

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Runlet

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

runlet popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

runlet usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for runlet

noun runlet

  • bourn — a destination; goal

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