undelivered

de·liv·er

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-liv-er]
- /dɪˈlɪv ər/
- /ˈʌndɪˈlɪvəd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-liv-er]
- /dɪˈlɪv ər/

Definitions of undelivered word

verb with object undelivered to carry and turn over (letters, goods, etc.) to the intended recipient or recipients: to deliver mail; to deliver a package. 1
verb with object undelivered to give into another's possession or keeping; surrender: to deliver a prisoner to the police; to deliver a bond. 1
verb with object undelivered to bring (votes) to the support of a candidate or a cause. 1
verb with object undelivered to give forth in words; utter or pronounce: to deliver a verdict; to deliver a speech. 1
verb with object undelivered to give forth or emit: The oil well delivers 500 barrels a day. 1
verb with object undelivered to strike or throw: to deliver a blow. 1

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Origin of undelivered

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English delivren < Old French delivrer < Late Latin dēlīberāre to set free, equivalent to dē- de- + līberāre to liberate

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Parts of speech for Undelivered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Undelivered

undelivered 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.

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.

undelivered usage trend in Literature

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