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- [seyk]
- /seɪk/
- /seɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [seyk]
- /seɪk/
Definitions of sake word
- noun sake a Japanese fermented, mildly alcoholic beverage made from rice. 1
- noun sake purpose 1
- noun sake benefit 1
- uncountable noun sake Saké is a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice. 0
- noun sake benefit or interest (esp in the phrase for (someone's or one's own) sake) 0
- noun sake the purpose of obtaining or achieving (esp in the phrase for the sake of (something)) 0
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Origin of sake
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English sacu lawsuit, cause; cognate with German Sache thing, Old Norse sǫk lawsuit; akin to seek
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Parts of speech for Sake
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sake popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sake usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sake
noun sake
- account — If you have an account with a bank or a similar organization, you have an arrangement to leave your money there and take some out when you need it.
- behalf — interest, part, benefit, or respect (only in the phrases on (someone's) behalf, on or US and Canadian in behalf of, in this (or that) behalf)
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