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- [skur-ee, skuhr-ee]
- /ˈskɜr i, ˈskʌr i/
- /ˈskʌr.i/
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- [skur-ee, skuhr-ee]
- /ˈskɜr i, ˈskʌr i/
Definitions of scurries word
- verb without object scurries to go or move quickly or in haste. 1
- verb with object scurries to send hurrying along. 1
- noun plural scurries a scurrying rush: the scurry of little feet on the stairs. 1
- noun plural scurries a short run or race. 1
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Origin of scurries
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; extracted from hurry-scurry
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Parts of speech for Scurries
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scurries popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
scurries usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scurries
verb scurries
noun scurries
- impetuosities — Plural form of impetuosity.
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