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- [sal-voh]
- /ˈsæl voʊ/
- /ˈsæl.vəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sal-voh]
- /ˈsæl voʊ/
Definitions of salvo word
- noun plural salvo a simultaneous or successive discharge of artillery, bombs, etc. 1
- noun plural salvo a round of fire given as a salute. 1
- noun plural salvo a round of cheers or applause. 1
- noun plural salvo an excuse or quibbling evasion. 1
- noun plural salvo something to save a person's reputation or soothe a person's feelings. 1
- noun salvo gunfire salute 1
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Origin of salvo
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; earlier salva < Italian ≪ Latin salvē salve3
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Parts of speech for Salvo
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
salvo popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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.
salvo usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for salvo
noun salvo
- barrage — A barrage is continuous firing on an area with large guns and tanks.
- bravo — Some people say 'bravo' to express appreciation when someone has done something well.
- broadside — A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution.
- burst — If something bursts or if you burst it, it suddenly breaks open or splits open and the air or other substance inside it comes out.
- cannonade — A cannonade is an intense continuous attack of gunfire.
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