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- US Pronunciation
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- [yoo-surp, -zurp]
- /yuˈsɜrp, -ˈzɜrp/
- /juːˈzɜːp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [yoo-surp, -zurp]
- /yuˈsɜrp, -ˈzɜrp/
Definitions of usurped word
- verb with object usurped to seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right: The pretender tried to usurp the throne. 1
- verb with object usurped to use without authority or right; employ wrongfully: The magazine usurped copyrighted material. 1
- verb without object usurped to commit forcible or illegal seizure of an office, power, etc.; encroach. 1
- verb usurped simple past tense and past participle of usurp. 0
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Origin of usurped
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Latin ūsūrpāre to take possession through use, equivalent to ūsū (ablative of ūsus use (noun)) + -rp-, reduced form of -rip-, combining form of rapere to seize + -āre infinitive ending
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Parts of speech for Usurped
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
usurped popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
usurped usage trend in Literature
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verb usurped
- commandeered — Simple past tense and past participle of commandeer.
- encroached — Simple past tense and past participle of encroach.
- wrested — to twist or turn; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.
Antonyms for usurped
verb usurped
- abdicated — Simple past tense and past participle of abdicate.
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