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- [veyg]
- /veɪg/
- /veɪɡ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [veyg]
- /veɪg/
Definitions of vaguer word
- adjective vaguer not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises. 1
- adjective vaguer indefinite or indistinct in nature or character, as ideas or feelings: a vague premonition of disaster. 1
- adjective vaguer not clear or distinct to the sight or any other sense; perceptible or recognizable only in an indefinite way: vague shapes in the dark; vague murmurs behind a door. 1
- adjective vaguer not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertain: a vague rumor; The date of his birth is vague. 1
- adjective vaguer (of persons) not clear or definite in thought, understanding, or expression: vague about his motives; a vague person. 1
- adjective vaguer (of the eyes, expression, etc.) showing lack of clear perception or understanding: a vague stare. 1
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Origin of vaguer
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; (< Middle French) < Latin vagus wandering
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Parts of speech for Vaguer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vaguer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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.
vaguer usage trend in Literature
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