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- [hahrt-stringz]
- /ˈhɑrtˌstrɪŋz/
- /ˈhɑːt.strɪŋz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahrt-stringz]
- /ˈhɑrtˌstrɪŋz/
Definitions of heartstrings word
- noun heartstrings (obsolete, anatomy) The tendons once thought to brace the heart. (15th-19th c.). 1
- noun plural heartstrings sentiment, emotion 1
- noun plural heartstrings If you say that someone or something tugs at your heartstrings, you mean that they cause you to feel strong emotions, usually sadness or pity. 0
- noun plural heartstrings deep emotions or feelings 0
- noun plural heartstrings deepest feelings or affections 0
- noun heartstrings (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (anatomy) The tendons once thought to brace the heart. 0
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Origin of heartstrings
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; heart + strings
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Parts of speech for Heartstrings
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
heartstrings popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
heartstrings usage trend in Literature
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