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- [strahyf]
- /straɪf/
- /straɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [strahyf]
- /straɪf/
Definitions of strife word
- noun strife vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism: to be at strife. 1
- noun strife a quarrel, struggle, or clash: armed strife. 1
- noun strife competition or rivalry: the strife of the marketplace. 1
- noun strife Archaic. strenuous effort. 1
- noun strife conflict, struggle 1
- uncountable noun strife Strife is strong disagreement or fighting. 0
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Origin of strife
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English strif < Old French estrif, akin to estriver to strive
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Parts of speech for Strife
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
strife popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
strife usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for strife
noun strife
- anarchism — Anarchism is the belief that the laws and power of governments should be replaced by people working together freely.
- antinomy — opposition of one law, principle, or rule to another; contradiction within a law
- atmospherics — Atmospherics are elements in something such as a piece of music or a book which create a certain atmosphere.
- bafflement — Bafflement is the state of being baffled.
- bone to pick — (usually with with) An item of disagreement to complain about or resolve.
Antonyms for strife
noun strife
- ataraxia — calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
- insouciance — the quality of being insouciant; lack of care or concern; indifference.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- easygoingness — The quality of being easygoing.
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