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- [stoop]
- /stup/
- /stuːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stoop]
- /stup/
Definitions of stooping word
- verb without object stooping to bend the head and shoulders, or the body generally, forward and downward from an erect position: to stoop over a desk. 1
- verb without object stooping to carry the head and shoulders habitually bowed forward: to stoop from age. 1
- verb without object stooping (of trees, precipices, etc.) to bend, bow, or lean. 1
- verb without object stooping to descend from one's level of dignity; condescend; deign: Don't stoop to argue with him. 1
- verb without object stooping to swoop down, as a hawk at prey. 1
- verb without object stooping to submit; yield. 1
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Origin of stooping
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English stoupen (v.), Old English stūpian; cognate with Middle Dutch stūpen to bend, bow; akin to steep1
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Parts of speech for Stooping
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preposition
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stooping 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
stooping usage trend in Literature
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noun stooping
- cronyism — If you accuse someone in authority of cronyism, you mean that they use their power or authority to get jobs for their friends.
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