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- [vit-l]
- /ˈvɪt l/
- /ˈvɪt.əlz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vit-l]
- /ˈvɪt l/
Definitions of victuals word
- noun victuals victuals, food supplies; provisions. 1
- noun victuals food or provisions for human beings. 1
- verb with object victuals to supply with victuals. 1
- verb without object victuals to take or obtain victuals. 1
- verb without object victuals Archaic. to eat or feed. 1
- noun plural victuals food or provisions 0
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Origin of victuals
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English vitaille < Anglo-French, Middle French vitail(l)e, Old French vituaille < Late Latin victuālia provisions, noun use of neuter plural of Latin victuālis pertaining to food, equivalent to victu(s) nourishment, way of living (vic-, variant stem of vīvere to live + -tus suffix of v. action) + -ālis -al1; modern spelling < Latin
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Parts of speech for Victuals
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victuals popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for victuals
noun victuals
- aliment — something that nourishes or sustains the body or mind
- bed and board — sleeping accommodation and meals
- bed board — a thin, stiff board placed on a bed under the mattress to lend added support for the body
- bread — Bread is a very common food made from flour, water, and yeast.
- chow — Food can be referred to as chow.
Antonyms for victuals
noun victuals
- beverage — Beverages are drinks.
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