versant

ver·sant

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vur-suh nt]
- /ˈvɜr sənt/
- /vˈɜːsənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vur-suh nt]
- /ˈvɜr sənt/

Definitions of versant word

noun versant a slope of a mountain or mountain chain. 1
noun versant the general slope of a country or region. 1
noun versant rare the side or slope of a mountain or mountain range 0
noun versant the slope of a region 0
noun versant the slope of a mountain or mountain chain 0
noun versant the general slope, or declination, of a region 0

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Origin of versant

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < French, noun use of present participle of verser to turn < Latin versāre, frequentative of vertere to turn; see verse, -ant

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Parts of speech for Versant

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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versant popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for versant

adj versant

conversant — If you are conversant with something, you are familiar with it and able to deal with it.
down with — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
hep — hip4 .
hepper — hip4 .
in on — If you are in on something, you are involved in it or know about it.

adjective versant

apprised — appraise.
apprized — Simple past tense and past participle of apprize.
grounded — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.
witting — knowing; aware; conscious.

All 14 Synonyms of versant