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- [sad-n]
- /ˈsæd n/
- /ˈsæd.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sad-n]
- /ˈsæd n/
Definitions of sadden word
- transitive verb sadden make sad 1
- verb sadden If something saddens you, it makes you feel sad. 0
- verb sadden to make or become sad 0
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Origin of sadden
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; sad + -en1
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Parts of speech for Sadden
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sadden popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
Synonyms for sadden
verb sadden
- anguished — Anguished means showing or feeling great mental suffering or physical pain.
- beat down — When the sun beats down, it is very hot and bright.
- bereave — to deprive (of) something or someone valued, esp through death
- bum out — a person who avoids work and sponges on others; loafer; idler.
- burn up — If something burns up or if fire burns it up, it is completely destroyed by fire or strong heat.
Antonyms for sadden
verb sadden
- brace up — to call forth one's courage, resolution, etc., as after defeat or disappointment
- bring to — If you bring someone to when they are unconscious, you make them become conscious again.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
- come around — If someone comes around or comes round to your house, they call there to see you.
- come to life — If something or someone comes to life, they become active.
Top questions with sadden
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Matching words
- Words starting with s
- Words starting with sa
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