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- [dih-kant]
- /dɪˈkænt/
- /dɪˈkænt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-kant]
- /dɪˈkænt/
Definitions of decanted word
- verb with object decanted to pour (wine or other liquid) gently so as not to disturb the sediment. 1
- verb with object decanted to pour (a liquid) from one container to another. 1
- noun decanted Simple past tense and past participle of decant. 1
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Origin of decanted
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + Medieval Latin canth(us) spout, rim of a vessel (Latin: iron band round a wheel < Greek kánthos corner of the eye, tire) + -āre infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Decanted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decanted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
decanted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decanted
verb decanted
- poured — to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something: to pour a glass of milk; to pour water on a plant.
- transferred — to convey or remove from one place, person, etc., to another: He transferred the package from one hand to the other.
- tapped — to draw liquid from (a vessel or container).
Antonyms for decanted
verb decanted
- filled — to make full; put as much as can be held into: to fill a jar with water.
Top questions with decanted
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