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- [vahy]
- /vaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vahy]
- /vaɪ/
Definitions of vier word
- verb without object vier to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title. 1
- verb with object vier Archaic. to put forward in competition or rivalry. 1
- verb with object vier Obsolete. to stake in card playing. 1
- noun vier One who vies for something. 0
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Origin of vier
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; by aphesis < Middle French envier to raise the stake (at cards), Old French: to challenge, provoke < Latin invītāre to entertain, invite
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Parts of speech for Vier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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.
vier usage trend in Literature
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