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- US Pronunciation
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- [shuhn]
- /ʃʌn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [shuhn]
- /ʃʌn/
Definition of shunner word
- verb with object shunner to keep away from (a place, person, object, etc.), from motives of dislike, caution, etc.; take pains to avoid. 1
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Origin of shunner
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English shunen, Old English scunian to avoid, fear
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Parts of speech for Shunner
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shunner 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
shunner usage trend in Literature
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noun shunner
- abstainer — a person who abstains from something regarded as improper or unhealthy, especially the drinking of alcoholic beverages.
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