weak ending

W w

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /wik ˈen-diŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /wik ˈen-diŋ/

Definition of weak ending words

noun weak ending a verse ending in which the metrical stress falls on a word or syllable that would not be stressed in natural utterance, as a preposition, the object of which is carried over to the next line. 1

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Origin of weak ending

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Weak ending

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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weak ending popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

weak ending usage trend in Literature

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