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vice

vice
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vahys]
    • /vaɪs/
    • /vaɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vahys]
    • /vaɪs/

Definitions of vice word

  • noun vice any of various devices, usually having two jaws that may be brought together or separated by means of a screw, lever, or the like, used to hold an object firmly while work is being done on it. 1
  • verb with object vice to hold, press, or squeeze with or as with a vise. 1
  • preposition vice instead of; in the place of. 1
  • noun vice moral wrong 1
  • noun vice bad habit 1
  • noun vice police unit 1

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Origin of vice

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin vitium a fault, defect, vice

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Vice

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vice popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% 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".

vice usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for vice

noun vice

  • answerability — liable to be asked to give account; responsible: He is answerable to a committee for all his decisions.
  • beauty spot — A beauty spot is a place in the country that is popular because of its beautiful scenery.
  • blackhead — Blackheads are small, dark spots on someone's skin caused by blocked pores.
  • brace — If you brace yourself for something unpleasant or difficult, you prepare yourself for it.
  • breach of trust — a violation of duty by a trustee or any other person in a fiduciary position

Antonyms for vice

noun vice

  • worthiness — having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor.

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