jeopard

jeop·ard

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jep-erd]
- /ˈdʒɛp ərd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jep-erd]
- /ˈdʒɛp ərd/

Definitions of jeopard word

verb with object jeopard to jeopardize. 1
verb jeopard to put in jeopardy 0
abbreviation JEOPARD jeopardize 0
verb jeopard (Transitive Verb) (archaic) To put in jeopardy; to expose to loss or injury; to imperil; to hazard. 0

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Origin of jeopard

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English juparten, back formation from jupartie jeopardy, representing Middle French jeu partir to divide play, play, hence, take a chance

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Parts of speech for Jeopard

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Jeopard

jeopard popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% 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.

jeopard usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for jeopard

verb jeopard

chance it — take a chance or risk
imperil — to put in peril or danger; endanger.
jeopardy — hazard or risk of or exposure to loss, harm, death, or injury: For a moment his life was in jeopardy.

All 3 Synonyms of jeopard