epithets

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˈep.ɪ.θet/
- /ˈep.ɪ.θet/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈep.ɪ.θet/

Definitions of epithets word

noun epithets An adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned. 1
noun epithets plural of epithet. 0

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Parts of speech for Epithets

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Epithets

epithets popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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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Synonyms for epithets

noun epithets

descriptions — a statement, picture in words, or account that describes; descriptive representation.
appellations — Plural form of appellation.
handles — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
designations — Plural form of designation.
names — a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.

All 5 Synonyms of epithets

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