Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bih-heyv]
- /bɪˈheɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bih-heyv]
- /bɪˈheɪv/
Definitions of unbehaving word
- verb without object unbehaving to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself: The ship behaves well. 2
- verb without object unbehaving to act or react under given circumstances: This plastic behaves strangely under extreme heat or cold. 1
- verb with object unbehaving to conduct or comport (oneself) in a proper manner: Sit quietly and behave yourself. 1
- verb without object unbehaving to act properly: Did the child behave? 0
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Origin of unbehaving
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English behaven (reflexive). See be-, have
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Unbehaving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unbehaving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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".
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