Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [turn]
- /tɜrn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [turn]
- /tɜrn/
Definitions of terne word
- noun terne terne metal. 1
- abbreviation TERNE terneplate. 1
- noun terne an alloy of lead containing tin (10–20 per cent) and antimony (1.5–2 per cent) 0
- noun terne steel plate coated with this alloy 0
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Parts of speech for Terne
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
terne popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
terne usage trend in Literature
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