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- [kuhp-uh l]
- /ˈkʌp əl/
- /ˈkʌp.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhp-uh l]
- /ˈkʌp əl/
Definitions of coupled word
- adjective coupled being one of the partners in a permanent sexual relationship 3
- noun coupled two of the same sort considered together; pair. 1
- noun coupled two persons considered as joined together, as a married or engaged pair, lovers, or dance partners: They make a handsome couple. 1
- noun coupled any two persons considered together. 1
- noun coupled Mechanics. a pair of equal, parallel forces acting in opposite directions and tending to produce rotation. 1
- noun coupled Also called couple-close. Carpentry. a pair of rafters connected by a tie beam or collar beam. 1
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Origin of coupled
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French c(o)uple, Old French cople, cuple < Latin cōpula a tie, bond (see copula); (v.) Middle English couplen < Anglo-French co(u)pler, Old French copler, cupler < Latin copulāre (see copulate)
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Parts of speech for Coupled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coupled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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.
coupled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coupled
adjective coupled
- doubleheader — Sports. two games, as of baseball, between the same teams on the same day in immediate succession. two games, as of basketball, between two different pairs of teams on the same day in immediate succession.
- jointed — shared by or common to two or more: a joint obligation.
- geminate — Also, geminated. combined or arranged in pairs; twin; coupled.
- bracketed — a support, as of metal or wood, projecting from a wall or the like to hold or bear the weight of a shelf, part of a cornice, etc.
- dualistic — of, relating to, or of the nature of dualism.
Antonyms for coupled
adjective coupled
- curious — eager to learn; inquisitive
- out of it — away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.
- detached — Someone who is detached is not personally involved in something or has no emotional interest in it.
- poker-faced — an expressionless face: He can tell a funny story with a poker face.
- laid back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
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