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grenaded

gre·nade
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gri-neyd]
    • /grɪˈneɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gri-neyd]
    • /grɪˈneɪd/

Definitions of grenaded word

  • noun grenaded a small shell containing an explosive and thrown by hand or fired from a rifle or launching device. 1
  • noun grenaded a similar missile containing a chemical, as for dispersing tear gas or fire-extinguishing substances. 1
  • verb with object grenaded to attack with a grenade or grenades. 1

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Origin of grenaded

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < French < Spanish granada pomegranate, special use of granado having grains < Latin grānātus. See grain, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Grenaded

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

grenaded popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

grenaded usage trend in Literature

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