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- [strag-uh l]
- /ˈstræg əl/
- /ˈstræɡ.l̩/
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- [strag-uh l]
- /ˈstræg əl/
Definitions of straggling word
- verb without object straggling to stray from the road, course, or line of march. 1
- verb without object straggling to wander about in a scattered fashion; ramble. 1
- verb without object straggling to spread or be spread in a scattered fashion or at irregular intervals: The trees straggle over the countryside. 1
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Origin of straggling
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English straglen < ?
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Parts of speech for Straggling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
straggling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
straggling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for straggling
adj straggling
- at length — If someone does something at length, they do it after a long period of time.
- down and out — downward; going or directed downward: the down escalator.
- few and far between — not many but more than one: Few artists live luxuriously.
- few — not many but more than one: Few artists live luxuriously.
- here and there — in this place; in this spot or locality (opposed to there): Put the pen here.
adjective straggling
- itinerate — to go from place to place, especially in a regular circuit, as a preacher or judge.
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