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- [frey-tij]
- /ˈfreɪ tɪdʒ/
- /ˈfreɪ.tɪdʒ/
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- [frey-tij]
- /ˈfreɪ tɪdʒ/
Definitions of freightage word
- noun freightage the transportation of goods. 1
- noun freightage the price for this. 1
- noun freightage freight, cargo, or lading. 1
- noun freightage The carrying of goods in bulk. 1
- noun freightage the commercial conveyance of goods 0
- noun freightage the goods so transported 0
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Origin of freightage
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1685-95; freight + -age
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Parts of speech for Freightage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
freightage popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
freightage usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for freightage
noun freightage
- transit — the act or fact of passing across or through; passage from one place to another.
- transportation — the act of transporting.
- shipment — an act or instance of shipping freight or cargo.
- removal — the act of removing.
- lift — to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist.
Antonyms for freightage
noun freightage
- inaction — absence of action; idleness.
- boredom — Boredom is the state of being bored.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
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