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- [grey-vuh n]
- /ˈgreɪ vən/
- /ˈgreɪvən/
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- [grey-vuh n]
- /ˈgreɪ vən/
Definitions of graven word
- verb graven a past participle of grave3 . 1
- adjective graven deeply impressed; firmly fixed. 1
- adjective graven carved; sculptured: a graven idol. 1
- verb with object graven to clean and apply a protective composition of tar to (the bottom of a ship). 1
- noun graven Carved, engraved. 1
- adjective graven strongly fixed 0
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Origin of graven
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English. See grave3, -en3
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Parts of speech for Graven
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
graven 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
graven usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for graven
adj graven
- carved — to cut (a solid material) so as to form something: to carve a piece of pine.
- sculptured — having a surface or shape molded, marked, carved, indented, etc., by or as if by sculpture: sculptured leather belts.
Top questions with graven
- what are graven images?
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