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- [droun-proof]
- /ˈdraʊnˌpruf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [droun-proof]
- /ˈdraʊnˌpruf/
Definition of drownproof word
- verb with object drownproof to teach (a person) the technique of drownproofing. 1
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Origin of drownproof
First appearance:
before 1975 One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1975-80; back formation from drownproofing
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Parts of speech for Drownproof
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
drownproof popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
drownproof usage trend in Literature
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