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- [with -er-shinz]
- /ˈwɪð ərˌʃɪnz/
- /wˈɪðəʃˌɪnz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [with -er-shinz]
- /ˈwɪð ərˌʃɪnz/
Definitions of withershins word
- adverb withershins in a direction contrary to the natural one, especially contrary to the apparent course of the sun or counterclockwise: considered as unlucky or causing disaster. 1
- noun withershins Anti-clockwise, in the contrary direction, especially to the left or opposite to the direction of the sun. 1
- adverb withershins in the direction contrary to the apparent course of the sun; anticlockwise 0
- adverb withershins in a direction contrary to the usual; in the wrong direction 0
- abbreviation WITHERSHINS widdershins 0
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Origin of withershins
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; < Middle Low German weddersin(ne)s < Middle High German widdersinnes, equivalent to wider (Old High German widar) opposite (see with) + sinnes, genitive of sin way, course (cognate with Old English sīth); see send1, -s1
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Parts of speech for Withershins
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
withershins popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
withershins usage trend in Literature
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