Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo l-it]
- /ˈbʊl ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo l-it]
- /ˈbʊl ɪt/
Definitions of bulleting word
- noun bulleting a small metal projectile, part of a cartridge, for firing from small arms. 1
- noun bulleting a cartridge. 1
- noun bulleting a small ball. 1
- noun bulleting Printing. a heavy dot for marking paragraphs or otherwise calling attention to or itemizing particular sections of text, especially in display advertising. 1
- noun bulleting Cards. an ace. 1
- verb without object bulleting to move swiftly. 1
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Origin of bulleting
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Middle French boullette, equivalent to boulle ball (see bowl2) + -ette -ette
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Bulleting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bulleting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
bulleting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bulleting
verb bulleting
- whirl — to turn around, spin, or rotate rapidly: The merry-go-round whirled noisily.
- rush — to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
- whisk — to move with a rapid, sweeping stroke: She whisked everything off the table with her arm.
- zip — zip code.
- scurry — to go or move quickly or in haste.
Antonyms for bulleting
verb bulleting
- slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
- procrastinate — to defer action; delay: to procrastinate until an opportunity is lost.
- decelerate — When a vehicle or machine decelerates or when someone in a vehicle decelerates, the speed of the vehicle or machine is reduced.
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- retard — to make slow; delay the development or progress of (an action, process, etc.); hinder or impede.
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