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- [uh-gin]
- /əˈgɪn/
- /əˈɡɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-gin]
- /əˈgɪn/
Definitions of agin word
- abbreviation AGIN against 4
- preposition agin against; opposed to. 1
- noun agin (colloquial, or, now often, humorous) Alternative form of again. 1
- adverb agin (colloquial or now often humorous) Alternative form of again. 0
- preposition agin (colloquial or now often humorous) Alternative form of against. 0
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Origin of agin
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; See origin at again
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Parts of speech for Agin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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 agin
adj agin
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
- antithetical — Something that is antithetical to something else is the opposite of it and is unable to exist with it.
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
- inconsistent — lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory: an inconsistent story.
Antonyms for agin
adj agin
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- consonant — A consonant is a sound such as 'p', 'f', 'n', or 't' which you pronounce by stopping the air flowing freely through your mouth. Compare vowel.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- same — identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday.
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