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- [hwim, wim]
- /ʰwɪm, wɪm/
- /wɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwim, wim]
- /ʰwɪm, wɪm/
Definitions of whims word
- noun whims an odd or capricious notion or desire; a sudden or freakish fancy: a sudden whim to take a midnight walk. 1
- noun whims capricious humor: to be swayed by whim. 1
- noun whims Plural form of whim. 1
- noun whims plural of whim. 0
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Origin of whims
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; short for whim-wham
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Parts of speech for Whims
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whims popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whims
noun whims
- impulses — Plural form of impulse.
- notions — a general understanding; vague or imperfect conception or idea of something: a notion of how something should be done.
- quirks — Plural form of quirk.
- caprices — Plural form of caprice.
- fancies — imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
Antonyms for whims
noun whims
- actualities — Plural form of actuality.
- certainties — Plural form of certainty.
- dislikes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dislike.
- facts — something that actually exists; reality; truth: Your fears have no basis in fact.
- hates — Feel intense or passionate dislike for (someone).
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