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- [weeld]
- /wild/
- /wiːld/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [weeld]
- /wild/
Definitions of wielding word
- verb with object wielding to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating. 1
- verb with object wielding to use (a weapon, instrument, etc.) effectively; handle or employ actively. 1
- verb with object wielding Archaic. to guide or direct. 1
- verb with object wielding Archaic. to govern; manage. 1
- noun wielding Present participle of wield. 1
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Origin of wielding
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English welden, Old English wieldan to control, derivative of wealdan to rule; cognate with German walten, Old Norse valda, Gothic waldan; akin to Latin valēre to be strong, prevail
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Parts of speech for Wielding
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preposition
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wielding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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.
wielding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wielding
noun wielding
- intendance — an administrative department, especially one in the government system introduced by the French statesman Richelieu during the 17th century, or the officials in charge of it.
- conduct — When you conduct an activity or task, you organize it and carry it out.
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